State-by-state licensing requirements, initial fees, and bond amounts sourced from official state licensing boards.
Data last verified: 2025–2026. Always confirm with the issuing authority before filing.
| State | License Required | Initial Fee | Bond Required | Last Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Required | $600 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Alaska | Required | $750 | $75,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Arizona | Required | $900 | $10,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Arkansas | Required | $1,000 | $100,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| California | Required | $300 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Colorado | Required | $500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Connecticut | Required | $900 | $40,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Delaware | Required | $500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Florida | Required | $475 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Georgia | Required | $500 | $150,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Hawaii | Required | $600 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Idaho | Required | $500 | $20,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Illinois | Required | $1,500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Indiana | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Iowa | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Kansas | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Kentucky | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Louisiana | Required | $750 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Maine | Required | $750 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Maryland | Required | $1,000 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Massachusetts | Required | $1,000 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Michigan | Required | $750 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Minnesota | Required | $1,000 | $100,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Mississippi | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Missouri | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Montana | Required | $500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Nebraska | Required | $750 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Nevada | Required | $1,500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| New Hampshire | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| New Jersey | Required | $1,500 | $150,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| New Mexico | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| New York | Required | $1,500 | $10,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| North Carolina | Required | $1,000 | $75,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| North Dakota | Required | $500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Ohio | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Oklahoma | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Oregon | Required | $800 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Pennsylvania | Required | $1,250 | $100,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Rhode Island | Required | $750 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| South Carolina | Required | $500 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| South Dakota | Required | $500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Tennessee | Required | $1,000 | $90,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Texas | Required | $875 | $50,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Utah | Required | $500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Vermont | Required | $500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Virginia | Required | $750 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Washington | Required | $600 | $20,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| West Virginia | Required | $500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Wisconsin | Required | $750 | $100,000 | 2026-06-30 |
| Wyoming | Required | $500 | $25,000 | 2026-06-30 |
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