Working without a license?

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Originally Posted by Adam

Every state may call it something different, but I know of no state that doesn't require licensing of some sort (registration, certification, etc) for varsity high school games. In Iowa, such licensing was required for at least one of the two Jr. High officials, and both officials in all high school games. In Colorado, I believe all high school games require officials to be registered with CHSAA, and thus IAABO. MS games have no such requirement.

It's possible that in some states the registration requirements only apply to varsity games.

That was going to be part of my reply here...

Let me word the question better: Is it possible, in any state, for some random dude to walk in off the street wearing stripes and ref a game? Or does everyone have to be registered with the state?

I define registration with the state as paying whatever fees, taking whatever tests, etc.