Licenses and Permits

Find information about licenses, permits, certifications and registrations that are required in order to become a licensed professional or operate a business in Wisconsin.

Commerce Licensing
View a listing of all Department of Commerce licenses available on Wisconsin.gov.

State Licensing
You may also visit the Licensing & Permitting system on Wisconsin.gov to obtain information on licenses issued by other State agencies.

Business Wizard
Starting a business? Using a series of five question-and-answer pages, the Wizard provides customized information on the regulatory requirements to help you start and operate a Wisconsin-based business.

Credential Status Check
Check the status and continuing education credit hours of your license, certification, or registration or the credentials of a licensed professional. Lists of credential professional are also available in PDF and Excel spreadsheet format.

Application Forms
Access Safety & Buildings credential application forms.