Licenses by State: Guides and Comparison Tables
Every license guide and comparison table on Federal & State Law, in one place and grouped by type of license. The state guides cover one state each; the comparison tables put the states side by side. See also the glossary definition of license.
Driver's Licenses
How to Get a Suspended License Back
To reinstate a suspended license, you must complete the suspension period, resolve the underlying cause (pay fines, complete courses, provide insurance proof), pay a reinstatement fee, and may need to retake driving tests depending on the reason for suspension.
What Is Driving on a Suspended License?
Driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense in most states, ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony for repeat offenders. Penalties include additional suspension, fines, jail time, and vehicle impoundment. It can also affect insurance and employment.
How Many Points Until I Lose My License?
The number of points that triggers license suspension varies by state, typically 6-12 points within a specified period. Points are assigned per violation and remain on your record for 1-5 years. You can reduce points through defensive driving courses in many states.
Driver's license reinstatement by state
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Alabama?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Arizona?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in California?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Colorado?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Florida?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Georgia?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Illinois?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Indiana?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Louisiana?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Maryland?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Massachusetts?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Michigan?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Minnesota?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Missouri?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in New Jersey?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in New York?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in North Carolina?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Ohio?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Pennsylvania?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in South Carolina?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Tennessee?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Texas?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Virginia?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Washington?
- How do I get my driver's license reinstated in Wisconsin?
Marriage Licenses
- How do I get a marriage license in Alabama?
- How do I get a marriage license in Arizona?
- How do I get a marriage license in California?
- How do I get a marriage license in Colorado?
- How do I get a marriage license in Florida?
- How do I get a marriage license in Georgia?
- How do I get a marriage license in Illinois?
- How do I get a marriage license in Indiana?
- How do I get a marriage license in Louisiana?
- How do I get a marriage license in Maryland?
- How do I get a marriage license in Massachusetts?
- How do I get a marriage license in Michigan?
- How do I get a marriage license in Minnesota?
- How do I get a marriage license in Missouri?
- How do I get a marriage license in New Jersey?
- How do I get a marriage license in New York?
- How do I get a marriage license in North Carolina?
- How do I get a marriage license in Ohio?
- How do I get a marriage license in Pennsylvania?
- How do I get a marriage license in South Carolina?
- How do I get a marriage license in Tennessee?
- How do I get a marriage license in Texas?
- How do I get a marriage license in Virginia?
- How do I get a marriage license in Washington?
- How do I get a marriage license in Wisconsin?
Professional and Occupational Licenses
Real Estate License Requirements
State-by-state comparison of real estate licensing requirements including pre-license education hours, exam format, reciprocity agreements, and renewal obligations.
Nursing License Requirements
Compare RN licensing requirements across all 50 states including degree requirements, NCLEX exam, Nurse Licensure Compact membership, and renewal obligations.
Occupational Licensing Burden by State
Approximate number of lower-income occupations subject to state licensing, average education and training hours required, and whether the state has universal license recognition for newcomers.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Fishing License Age Requirements by State
Minimum age requiring a fishing license, free or discounted licenses for seniors, and which species require a license.
Hunting License Fees by State
Approximate cost of a resident annual hunting license, non-resident annual license, and any senior citizen discount or free license.
Fishing License Fees by State
Approximate cost of a resident annual fishing license, non-resident annual license, and availability of a lifetime fishing license option.
Business Licenses
Browse all state-by-state comparison tables or the legal Q&A library.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.