About Maine Licenses

Maine professional and occupational licenses are issued by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation under 32 M.R.S., and through specialty boards (medicine, nursing, real estate). The state publishes a unified license-lookup tool at maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/license_search.html.

Maine Licenses

County Records

Accountants & CPAs
Official Free
In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine licensed accountants and CPAs.
🌐 maine.gov
Acupuncture
Official Free
Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license verification for acupuncturists (complementary health care licensees).
🌐 maine.gov
Alcohol & Drug Counselors
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine licensed drug and alcohol counselors.
🌐 maine.gov
Appraisers
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Maine licensed appraiser search from the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council.
🌐 asc.gov
Architecture & Design
Official Free
Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license verification for architects, landscape architects, and interior designers.
🌐 maine.gov
Assisted Housing
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Assisted Housing facilities and services licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
🌐 maine.gov
Athletic Trainers
Official Free
Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license search for athletic trainers.
🌐 maine.gov
Auctioneers
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation auctioneer licensee search.
🌐 maine.gov
Audiology & Speech-Language
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license search for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and hearing aid dealers &.
🌐 maine.gov
Barber & Cosmetology
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation search for licensed barbers, cosmetologists, aestheticians, manicurists, instructors.
🌐 maine.gov
Boller
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Boiler operators, steam engineers, and welders licensed by the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
🌐 maine.gov
Chiropractors
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine licensed chiropractors.
🌐 maine.gov
Consumer Credit
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine consumer credit licenses.
🌐 pfr.maine.gov
Counselors
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license search for professional counselors and marriage / family therapists.
🌐 maine.gov
Dental
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine Board of Dental Examiners licensees.
🌐 pfr.maine.gov
Dialysis
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Maine Department of Health and Human Services license verification for dialysis treatment centers.
🌐 gateway.maine.gov
Dietitians
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation dietitian and dietetic technician licensee search.
🌐 maine.gov
Disciplinary Actions
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Maine Office of Regulatory Licensing and Permitting search for occupational and professional license disciplinary actions.
🌐 maine.gov
Electricians
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation search for licensed electricians.
🌐 maine.gov
Elevator & Tramway
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Elevator and tramway inspectors and mechanics licensed by the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
🌐 maine.gov
Engineers
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine licensed professional engineers.
🌐 pfr.maine.gov
Fire Sprinkler
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In the "Department" menu, select "Public Safety" to search Maine Fire Marshall's Office fire sprinkler licenses.
🌐 maine.gov
Foresters
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license search for foresters and interns.
🌐 maine.gov
Funeral
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation search for licensed funeral practitioners and attendants.
🌐 maine.gov
Gas & Fuel
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation licensee search for propane & natural gas technicians, apprentices, and helpers.
🌐 maine.gov
Geology & Soil Science
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Geologists and soil scientists licensed by the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
🌐 maine.gov
Home Heating Oil
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine licensing status for home heating oil contracts.
🌐 maine.gov
Insurance
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine individual insurance licensees, including auto rental, casualty.
🌐 maine.gov
Interpreter Transliterators
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Certified and limited license interpreter transliterators licensed by the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
🌐 maine.gov
Land Surveyors
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license verification for professional land surveyors and surveyors in training.
🌐 maine.gov
Liquor Licenses
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Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations liquor license status check, active liquor licenses, liquor stores, reselling agents.
🌐 maine.gov
Massage Therapy
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation massage therapist licensee search.
🌐 maine.gov
Medical
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search the Maine license status of physicians, surgeons, and other medical.
🌐 pfr.maine.gov
Motor Vehicle Inspection
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In the "Department" menu, select "Public Safety" to verify the licenses of Motor Vehicle Inspection professionals in Maine.
🌐 maine.gov
Nursing
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine nursing licensees, including nurse specialists, nurse.
🌐 maine.gov
Nursing Assistants
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In the "Department" menu, select "Health and Human Services" to search Maine Certified Nursing Assistants.
🌐 maine.gov
Nursing Home Administrators
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation search for licensed nursing home, residential care, and multi-level long term care.
🌐 maine.gov
Occupational Therapists
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Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed by the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
🌐 maine.gov
Optometrists
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In the "Department" menu, select "Prof. and Financial Regulation" to search Maine licensed optometrists.
🌐 maine.gov
Osteopaths
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation search for osteopathic medicine licenses.
🌐 maine.gov
Pharmacists & Pharmacies
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license verification for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technician interns.
🌐 maine.gov
Physical Therapists
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license search for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
🌐 maine.gov
Plumbers
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation master plumber, journeyman plumber, and trainee licensee search.
🌐 maine.gov
Podiatry
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation search for licensed podiatrists.
🌐 maine.gov
Psychologists
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license verification for psychologists, conditional psychologists, and psychological.
🌐 maine.gov
Radiology
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license search for radiologic technologists and special permit nuclear medicine.
🌐 maine.gov
Radon
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In the "Department" menu, select "Health and Human Services" to search Maine Radon Service Provider licenses.
🌐 maine.gov
Respiratory Care
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license verification for respiratory therapists, technicians, and respiratory care trainees.
🌐 maine.gov
Social Workers
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation license verification for clinical, master, and conditional social worker.
🌐 maine.gov
Transient Sales
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Transient sellers (door to door) and employees licensed by the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
🌐 maine.gov
Veterinary
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation veterinarian and veterinary technician license search.
🌐 maine.gov
Waste Management
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Maine State Department of Environmental licensed waste management facilities, including active landfills, processing facilities, and transfer.
🌐 maine.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify a Maine business or professional license?

Maine publishes license verification through state agencies and boards — see the Statewide tab.

Where do I check a contractor license?

Most states have a contractor licensing board with an online license check.

How do I look up a real estate or medical license?

State real estate and medical boards publish online lookups, linked under Statewide.

Are license lookups free?

Yes — state license verification services are free.