What licenses and cards does your business need?
A liquor license, a health permit, a salon license, every food handler and CPR card. Each guide below says what the state asks for, who needs it, how long it lasts, and links to the official source. Covers California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania, for restaurants and bars, salons and barbers, child care and clinics and nurses. A state or a kind of business not listed here is not covered yet.
Last reviewed October 21, 2026
This is a summary to help you plan, not legal advice. Check the linked source before you rely on it.
Restaurants and bars
- CaliforniaCalifornia Food Handler Card, Food Protection Manager Certification, RBS Alcohol Server Certification and 2 more
- TexasTexas Food Handler Certificate, Certified Food Protection Manager, TABC Seller Server Certification and 2 more
- FloridaFlorida Food Handler Certificate, Certified Food Protection Manager, Food service establishment license and 1 more
- New YorkNYC Food Protection Certificate, Food service establishment permit, On premises liquor or wine license and 2 more
- PennsylvaniaFood Manager Certification, RAMP Server/Seller Training, RAMP Owner/Manager Training and 2 more
Salons and barbers
- CaliforniaBarber license, Cosmetologist license, Esthetician license and 4 more
- TexasCosmetology operator license, Esthetician license, Manicurist license and 2 more
- FloridaCosmetologist license, Nail, facial or full specialist registration, Barber license and 2 more
- New YorkCosmetology license, Appearance enhancement business license
- PennsylvaniaCosmetologist license, Esthetician license, Nail technician license and 6 more
Child care
Clinics and nurses
- CaliforniaRegistered nurse license, Primary care clinic license
- TexasRegistered nurse license, Licensed vocational nurse license
- FloridaRegistered nurse license, Licensed practical nurse license, Health care clinic license
- New YorkRN registration, Infection control coursework
- PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse license
Construction crews: the safety training cards each state and city requires are in the state requirement guides.