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What does your state require?
Trade licensing is layered: federal rules, state licenses, business registrations and sometimes city requirements. Start with where you work, then narrow by trade.
Detailed state guides
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California9 trade guides with official source linksOpen state guide →Texas5 trade guides with official source linksOpen state guide →Florida5 trade guides with official source linksOpen state guide →New York4 trade guides with official source linksOpen state guide →Washington3 trade guides with official source linksOpen state guide →
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