Governor Mike Braun today announced that his administration has cut the average processing time across all professional license types by half, creating a faster path into the workforce for Hoosiers while maintaining the state’s safety, training, and skill requirements.
“Quicker time to licensure means a more direct line into a new job and a bigger paycheck for Hoosiers. We are cutting red tape and breaking down barriers to great jobs without sacrificing safety, training, or skill requirements.” — Governor Mike Braun
Average processing time across all license types fell from approximately 11.8 days in January 2025 to approximately 5.9 days in July 2026.
The improvements have accelerated licensing across professional, technical, healthcare and public-safety fields.
All changes from January 2025 to July 2026:
Largest License‑Type Improvements
Professional & Technical Fields
- Auctioneer: 16.00 → 0.63 days (96% faster)
- Certified General Appraiser: 17.75 → 2.00 days (89% faster)
- Certified Public Accountant: 15.24 → 3.22 days (79% faster)
Healthcare & Public Safety (Non‑Nursing)
- Optometrist: 22.67 → 1.00 day (96% faster)
- Physical Therapist: 6.98 → 2.18 days (69% faster)
- Funeral Director: 50.82 → 2.5 days (96% faster)
- Pharmacy CSR: 11.83 → 5.99 days (50% faster)
Nursing
- Registered Nurse: 5.79 → 3.42 days (41% faster)
- Registered Nurse – Compact: 6.75 → 4.97 days (28% faster)
- Licensed Practical Nurse – Compact: 9.81 → 4.09 days (59% faster)
- Nurse Midwife: 13.71 → 1.6 days (88% faster)
- Temporary RN Permit: 3.33 → 2.36 days (29% faster)
Medical Licensing Board
- Physician: 7.47 → 0.84 days (89% faster)
- Osteopathic Physician: 6.69 → 1.49 days (78% faster)
- Temporary MD Permit: 4.00 → 0.78 days (80% faster)
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