Animal Breeder License Requirements by State
Find the licensing requirements, exact fees, and training hours required to work actively as a animal breeder in your state. Map out the regulatory environment across the country and launch your home business legally.
License Requirements by State
29 states require a license, 22 states do not.
All States Comparison
| State | License Required | Fee | Training | Exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Alaska | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Arizona | Required | $75 | N/A | N/A |
| Arkansas | Not Required | — | — | — |
| California | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Colorado | Required | $208 | N/A | N/A |
| Connecticut | Required | $50 | N/A | N/A |
| Delaware | Required | $190 | N/A | N/A |
| District of Columbia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Florida | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Georgia | Required | $210 | N/A | N/A |
| Hawaii | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Idaho | Required | $18 | N/A | N/A |
| Illinois | Required | $350 | N/A | N/A |
| Indiana | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Iowa | Required | $175 | N/A | N/A |
| Kansas | Required | $450 | N/A | N/A |
| Kentucky | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Louisiana | Required | $23 | N/A | N/A |
| Maine | Required | $108 | N/A | N/A |
| Maryland | Required | $61 | N/A | N/A |
| Massachusetts | Required | $31 | N/A | N/A |
| Michigan | Required | $17 | N/A | N/A |
| Minnesota | Required | $175 | N/A | N/A |
| Mississippi | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Missouri | Required | $125 | N/A | N/A |
| Montana | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Nebraska | Required | $125 | N/A | N/A |
| Nevada | Not Required | — | — | — |
| New Hampshire | Required | $100 | N/A | N/A |
| New Jersey | Required | $17 | N/A | N/A |
| New Mexico | Not Required | — | — | — |
| New York | Required | $100 | N/A | N/A |
| North Carolina | Required | $75 | N/A | N/A |
| North Dakota | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Ohio | Required | $410 | N/A | N/A |
| Oklahoma | Required | $365 | N/A | N/A |
| Oregon | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | Required | $370 | N/A | N/A |
| Rhode Island | Required | $100 | N/A | N/A |
| South Carolina | Not Required | — | — | — |
| South Dakota | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Tennessee | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Texas | Required | $400 | N/A | N/A |
| Utah | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Vermont | Required | $25 | N/A | N/A |
| Virginia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Washington | Not Required | — | — | — |
| West Virginia | Required | $10 | N/A | N/A |
| Wisconsin | Required | $625 | N/A | N/A |
| Wyoming | Not Required | — | — | — |
Getting Started
Ready to start your animal breeder business? Here is what you need to do:
- Click on your state above to see specific requirements
- Apply for a professional license if required by your state
- Register your business with your state Secretary of State
- Obtain a home occupation permit from your county
- Get business insurance to protect yourself and clients
- Set up your home workspace and start taking clients
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