New Changes for Reciprocity in New Hampshire
New Changes for Reciprocity in New Hampshire
Effective May 3, 2024, the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification’s is accepting license applications to implement HB 594 (2023) for license types under the following Boards, Councils, and Commissions:
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Profession/License |
Statute |
Board |
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Certified Public Accountant |
RSA 309-B |
Board of accountancy |
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Acupuncturist Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist |
RSA 328-G |
Board of acupuncture licensing |
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Master Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professional Certified Recovery Support Worker Licensed Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professional |
RSA 330-C |
Board of licensing for alcohol and other drug use professionals |
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Architect |
RSA 310-A:28-52 |
Board of architects |
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Athletic Trainer |
RSA 328-F RSA 326-G |
Governing board of athletic trainers |
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Barber Cosmetologist Esthetician Manicurist Master Barber School Instructor |
RSA 313-A |
Board of barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics |
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Body Art Practitioner |
RSA 314-A |
Advisory board of body art practitioners |
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Chiropractor |
RSA 316-A |
Board of chiropractic examiners |
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Court reporter |
RSA 310-A:161-181 |
Advisory board of court reporters |
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Dentist Dental Hygienist |
RSA 317-A |
Board of dental examiners |
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Licensed Dietitian |
RSA 326-H |
Board of licensed dietitians |
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Journeyman Electrician Master Electrician |
RSA 319-C |
Electricians’ board |
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Electrologist |
RSA 314 |
Electrology advisory committee |
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Forester |
RSA 310-A:98-117 |
Board of licensing for foresters |
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Funeral Director and Embalmer Embalmer |
RSA 325 |
Board of registration of funeral directors and embalmers |
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Genetic Counselor |
RSA 328-F RSA 326-K |
Governing board of genetic counselors |
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Home Inspector |
RSA 310-A:182-201 |
Board of home inspectors |
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Manufactured Housing Installer |
RSA 205-D |
Installation standards board |
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Land Surveyor |
RSA 310-A:53-74 |
Board of licensure for land surveyors |
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Landscape Architect |
RSA 310-A:140-160 |
Board of landscape architects |
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Massage Therapist |
RSA 328-B |
Advisory board of massage therapists |
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Journeyman Plumber Master Plumber Domestic Appliance Technician Fuel Gas Installation Technician Fuel Gas Piping Installer Fuel Gas Service Technician Hearth System Installation And Service Technician |
RSA 153:27-38 |
Mechanical licensing board |
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Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Computed Tomographer Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Magnetic Resonance Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technologist Radiation Therapist Radiographer Radiologist Assistant Sonographer |
RSA 328-J |
Advisory board of medical imaging and radiation therapy |
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Physician Assistant Physician |
RSA 328-D RSA 329 |
Board of medicine |
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Clinical Mental Health Counselor Clinical Social Worker Marriage and Family Therapist |
RSA 330-A |
Board of mental health practice |
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Midwife |
RSA 326-D |
Midwifery council |
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Soil Scientist Wetland Scientist |
RSA 310-A:75-96 |
Board of natural scientists |
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Naturopathic Doctor |
RSA 328-E |
Naturopathic board of examiners |
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Licensed Nursing Assistant Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate of Medication Administration for a Licensed Nursing Assistant Registered Nurse Advanced Practice Registered Nurse |
RSA 326-B |
Board of nursing |
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Nursing Home Administrator |
RSA 151-A |
Board of examiners of nursing home administrators |
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Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant |
RSA 328-F RSA 326-C |
Governing board of occupational therapists |
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Ophthalmic Dispenser |
RSA 327-A |
OPLC executive director |
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Optometrist |
RSA 327 |
Board of registration in optometry |
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Pharmacist Certified Pharmacy Technician |
RSA 318 |
Pharmacy board |
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Physical therapist Physical therapist assistant |
RSA 328-F RSA 328-A |
Governing board of physical therapists |
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Podiatrist |
RSA 315 |
Board of podiatry |
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Professional engineer |
RSA 310-A:2-27 |
Board of professional engineers |
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Professional geologist |
RSA 310-A:118-139 |
Board of professional geologists |
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Psychologist |
RSA 329-B |
Board of psychologists |
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Recreational therapist |
RSA 326-J |
Advisory board of recreational therapists |
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Reflexologist Structural integrator Asian bodywork therapist |
RSA 328-H |
Advisory board of reflexologists, structural integrators, and Asian bodywork therapists |
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Respiratory care practitioner |
RSA 331-A |
Advisory board of respiratory care practitioners |
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Septic system evaluator |
RSA 310-A:202-221 |
Board of septic system evaluators |
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Speech-Language Pathologist Audiologist Speech-Language Assistant Hearing Aid Dealer |
RSA 328-F RSA 326-F |
Governing board of speech-language pathologists and hearing care providers |
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Veterinarian |
RSA 332-B |
Board of veterinary medicine |
Application Process
Individuals currently licensed in good standing in a qualifying jurisdiction may obtain licensure in New Hampshire by submitting the following to the Office of Licensure and Certification:
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Application Requirement |
Resource |
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Universal Application for Initial License Please mail to: The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square, Suite 200 Concord NH, 03301 |
Universal Application for Initial License
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Application Processing Fee for Profession *Note, check or money order should be made payable to ‘Treasurer, State of New Hampshire’” |
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Mandatory $28.00 fee for inclusion in the professional’s health program for the following license types only:
*Note, check or money order should be made payable to ‘Treasurer, State of New Hampshire’” |
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Verification of Licensure in the jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant is currently licensed
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Per Plc 313.05(a), this verification may be a printout or screen capture of the licensing board’s portal showing the individual is licensed to practice and that the license is in good standing. |
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FBI/Criminal History Records Check for the following license types:
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Obtain a Criminal Background Check (Options B or C)
Note: Under Plc 313.07(c), the OPLC may issue a provisional license if the applicant:
The status of a license issued on a provisional basis will be displayed on the OPLC License Lookup page as “Active-Provisional.” |
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New Hampshire Only Criminal History Records Check for the following license types:
New Hampshire Only for Applicants who have been convicted of a felony, a criminal offense against another, or a criminal offense involving dishonesty beyond the age of majority:
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Obtain a Criminal Background Check (Option A) |
Qualifying Jurisdictions
Under RSA 310:17, the Office may only issue licenses to professionals who have an active license in good standing from another jurisdiction if that jurisdiction’s licensing requirements are substantially similar to New Hampshire’s licensing requirements (a “qualifying jurisdiction.”)
To be considered substantially similar to New Hampshire’s licensing requirements, the jurisdiction must meet the criteria established in the Office’s interim rules, which can be found here.
Qualifying jurisdictions for each license type are listed below.
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Board of Accountancy (Plc 313.13) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Certified Public Accountant |
All U.S. States and the District of Columbia |
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Board of Acupuncture Licensing (Plc 313.14) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Acupuncturist |
Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Geogia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North, Carolina, North, Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist |
TBD |
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Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals (Plc 313.15) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Certified Recovery Support Worker |
TBD |
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Licensed Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor |
TBD |
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Master Licensed Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor |
California (CATC IV, CATC V, LAADC), Georgia (CAADC), Maryland (Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor), Massachusetts (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I), Nevada (Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor), New Jersey (Licensed Clinical Alcohol Drug Counselor), North Dakota (Licensed Master Addiction Counselor), Oklahoma (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Mental Health), South Carolina (Addiction Counselor Associate), South Dakota (Licensed Addiction Counselor), Vermont (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor), Virginia (Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner) |
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Board of Architects (Plc 313.16) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Architect |
All U.S. states and District of Columbia |
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Governing Board of Athletic Trainers (Plc 313.17) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Athletic Trainer |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming |
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Board of Barbering, Cosmetology & Esthetics (Plc 313.18) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Barber |
All U.S. states and District of Columbia |
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Cosmetologist |
All U.S. states and District of Columbia |
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Esthetician |
All U.S. states and District of Columbia |
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Manicurist |
All U.S. states and District of Columbia |
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Master Barber |
Delaware, Georgia, North Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia |
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School Instructor |
TBD |
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Advisory Board of Body Art Practitioners (Plc 313.19) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Body Art Practitioner |
Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia |
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Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Plc 313.20) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Chiropractor |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming |
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Advisory Board of Court Reporters (Plc 313.21) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Court Reporter |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North, Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
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Board of Dental Examiners (Plc 313.22) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Dental Hygienist |
Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
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Dentist
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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
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Board of Licensed Dietitians (Plc 313.23) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Dietitian |
Alabama, Alaska, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming |
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Electricians’ Board (Plc 313.24) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Journeyman Electrician |
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Master Electrician |
Alabama (Electrical Contractor), Connecticut, (Electrical Contractor), Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma (Electrical Contractor), Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia |
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*Per Plc 313.24, applicants for endorsement shall have one year of professional experience in the licensure category sought. |
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Electrology Advisory Committee (Plc 313.25) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Electrologist |
Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin |
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Board of Licensing for Foresters (Plc 313.26) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Forester |
Arkansas, California, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont and West Virginia |
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Board of Registration of Funeral Directors and Embalmers (Plc 313.27) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Funeral Director and Embalmer |
TBD |
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Embalmer |
TBD |
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*Per Plc 313.27, applicants for endorsement shall also pass a New Hampshire jurisprudence examination approved by the Board. |
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Governing Board of Genetic Counselors (Plc 313.28) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Genetic Counselor |
TBD |
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Board of Home Inspectors (Plc 313.29) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Home Inspector |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
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Installation Standards Board (Plc 313.30) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Installer |
All U.S. states and District of Columbia |
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Board of Licensure for Land Surveyors (Plc 313.31) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Land Surveyor |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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*Per Plc 313.31, applicants for endorsement shall also pass a New Hampshire Legal Aspects examination. |
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Board of Landscape Architects (Plc 313.32) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Landscape Architect |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New, Jersey, New, Mexico, New, York, North, Carolina, North, Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode, Island, South, Carolina, South, Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Advisory Board of Massage Therapists (Plc 313.33) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Massage Therapist |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin |
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Mechanical Licensing Board (Plc 313.34) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Journeyman Plumber |
TBD |
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Master Plumber |
TBD |
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Domestic Appliance Technician |
TBD |
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Fuel Gas Installation Technician |
TBD |
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Fuel Gas Piping Installer |
TBD |
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Fuel Gas Service Technician |
TBD |
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Hearth System Installation and Service Technician |
TBD |
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Advisory Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (Plc 313.35) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist |
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Computed Tomographer |
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Limited X-Ray Machine Operator |
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Magnetic Resonance Technologist |
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming |
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Radiation Therapist |
Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming |
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Radiographer |
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Radiologist Assistant |
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming |
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Sonographer |
New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma |
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Board of Medicine (Plc 313.36) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Physician Assistant |
All U.S. states and the District of Columbia, with the exception of Arizona |
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Physician |
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Board of Mental Health Practice (Plc 313.37) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Clinical Mental Health Counselor |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming |
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Clinical Social Worker (Independent) |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia |
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Marriage and Family Therapist |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Midwifery Council (Plc 313.38) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Midwife |
TBD |
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Board of Natural Scientists (Plc 313.39) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Soil Scientist |
Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin |
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Wetland Scientist |
TBD |
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*Per Plc 313.39, applicants for endorsement who obtained initial licensure in a jurisdiction through an exam that does not include both a written component and a field component shall also pass the New Hampshire examination for the component that is not required by that licensing jurisdiction. |
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Naturopathic Board of Examiners (Plc 313.40) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine |
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, , Washington and Wisconsin |
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Board of Nursing (Plc 313.41) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse |
TBD |
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Licensed Nursing Assistant |
All U.S. states and the District of Columbia |
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Licensed Practical Nurse (single state only) |
All U.S. states and the District of Columbia |
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Medication Nursing Assistant |
TBD |
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Registered Nurse (single state only) |
All U.S. states and the District of Columbia |
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Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators (Plc 313.42) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Nursing Home Administrator |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Governing Board of Occupational Therapists (Plc 313.43) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Occupational Therapist |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Occupational Therapy Assistant |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Ophthalmic Dispensing Professionals (Plc 313.44) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Optician |
TBD |
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Board of Registration in Optometry (Plc 313.45) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Optometrist |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Board of Pharmacy (Plc 46) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Certified Pharmacy Technician |
All U.S. states and the District of Columbia |
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Pharmacist |
All U.S. states and the District of Columbia |
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*Pharmacists Only: In lieu of providing verification of licensure with the application, applicants for endorsement are encouraged to use the Electronic License Transfer Program of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. |
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Governing Board of Physical Therapists (Plc 313.47) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Physical Therapist |
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
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*Per Plc 313.47, applicants for endorsement shall also pass a New Hampshire jurisprudence examination. |
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Board of Podiatry (Plc 313.48) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Podiatrist |
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Geogia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North, Carolina, North, Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Board of Professional Engineers (Plc 313.49) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Professional Engineer |
TBD |
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Board of Professional Geologists (Plc 313.50) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Professional Geologist |
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Board of Psychologists (Plc 313.52) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Psychologist |
Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
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Advisory Board of Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists (Plc 313.53) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Reflexologist |
TBD |
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Structural Integrator |
TBD |
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Asian Bodywork Therapists |
TBD |
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Advisory Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners (Plc 313.54) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Respiratory Care Practitioner |
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming |
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Board of Septic System Evaluators (Plc 313.55) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Septic System Evaluator |
Delaware, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas |
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Governing Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Care Providers (Plc 313.56) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Speech-language Pathologist |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Audiologist |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Speech-language Assistant |
TBD |
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Hearing Aid Dealer |
Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, , Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming |
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Board of Veterinary Medicine (Plc 313.57) |
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License Type |
Qualifying Jurisdictions |
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Veterinarian |
All U.S. states and the District of Columbia |
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*Per Plc 313.57, applicants for endorsement shall also pass a New Hampshire jurisprudence examination. |
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FAQs
HB 594 and Reciprocity Generally
I hear New Hampshire has adopted universal recognition of licensure. I have a license in another state. Does that mean I can practice in New Hampshire?
- If New Hampshire requires a license to practice a particular profession, you must first obtain a New Hampshire license prior to practicing that profession in this State. HB 594 does not permit individuals to practice without a license in New Hampshire if one is otherwise required. HB 594 does allow qualified individuals to obtain licensure by reciprocity.
What is reciprocity?
- Licensing reciprocity is a state’s recognition of a license in another state as satisfying the minimum requirements to obtain a license in that state. For example, an applicant who qualifies for licensure based on reciprocity does not need to submit transcripts to demonstrate completion of required education. Licensure by reciprocity offers a more streamlined path to licensure and is often faster than obtaining a license through traditional means.
I have a license in another state. Am I eligible under HB 594 for a license in New Hampshire?
- Please see the list of “Qualifying Jurisdictions” for each license type currently eligible to apply for licensure under HB 594.
I am licensed in a jurisdiction that is not considered a qualifying jurisdiction. I believe the jurisdiction qualifies as having substantially similar requirements. How do I request reconsideration of the Office’s determination?
- Please submit a signed, written statement, pursuant to Plc 210.03, setting forth the decision you are requesting and the legal and factual basis for your request, to the attention of the Executive Director. Statements may be emailed to the Office at customersupport@oplc.nh.gov or mailed to the following address:
The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
Attn: Executive Director
- Additional information concerning the process may be found here: Plc 200s
I submitted an application prior to the rules implementing HB 594 being in effect. Will I have to submit the documentation previously required?
- No. The Office will process all endorsement applications for the professions that fall under Plc 313 under the new rules, unless the applicant is seeking a multistate license under a licensure compact.
Obtaining a License through Reciprocity/Endorsement
How do I apply for a license based on reciprocity?
- Please see the Reciprocity page for specific information about application requirements.
If I obtain a license through reciprocity, do I have to complete continuing education?
- All licensees who obtain a New Hampshire license through reciprocity shall complete all requirements to maintain their license, including continuing education if required by the applicable board.
How do I know my license is in “Good Standing”?
- A license is in good standing if it is not currently encumbered, i.e., it is active and has not been suspended, revoked, surrendered, conditioned, or restricted in any way. See, e.g., Plc 313.01(b).
I have a license in a qualifying jurisdiction, as well as a license in a jurisdiction that does not qualify for endorsement, can I apply for licensure through reciprocity?
- Yes. Provided your licenses are in good standing, and you have a license from a qualifying jurisdiction, you are eligible to apply for licensure through reciprocity under HB 594.
I have multiple licenses in qualifying jurisdictions. One license is encumbered. Can I apply for licensure through reciprocity?
- Having a license that is encumbered disqualifies an individual from obtaining a license under HB 594. However, you may qualify for a license through the traditional application process. Please consult your board homepage to obtain information on this additional pathway to licensure in New Hampshire.
I do not have a license in a qualifying state. Does this mean I cannot obtain a license in New Hampshire?
- No. If you have a license in another jurisdiction, but it is not a qualifying jurisdiction, you may apply for licensure using the traditional application process. Please consult your board homepage to obtain information on this additional pathway to licensure in New Hampshire.
Where do I send my application?
- Please submit your application, fee, and corresponding documents in one submission via mail:
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
What does Active-Provisional mean?
- If your license status is “Active-Provisional,” we have not received the results of your criminal history records check. Upon receipt of those results, the Office will either change your status to active, or issue a Notice of Hearing to appear before the board to address the results of your criminal history records check. A license with an “Active-Provisional” status has no restrictions.
How much is the application fee?
- Please consult the fees applicable to your board, which are listed in Plc 1002s. Additionally, the license types under the following boards, which are included in the Professional’s Health Program, shall pay a $28.00 mandatory fee pursuant to Plc 1001.08:
- Board of licensing for alcohol and other drug use professionals
- Board of chiropractic examiners
- Board of dental examiners
- Board of licensed dietitians
- Board of medicine
- Board of mental health practice
- Midwifery council
- Board of nursing
- Board of registration in optometry
- Pharmacy board
- Board of podiatry
- Board of psychologists
- Board of veterinary medicine.
I do not see my license type listed. Will my license type be available for reciprocity under HB 594 in the future?
The Office anticipates filing permanent rules establishing the criteria for endorsement applications in Fall 2023. These rules will include additional professions. Please check the Office’s webpage on rules for further updates. OPLC Laws and Rules | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.
I hear New Hampshire has adopted universal recognition of licensure. I have a license in another state. Does that mean I can practice in New Hampshire?
If New Hampshire requires a license to practice a particular profession, you must first obtain a New Hampshire license prior to practicing that profession in this State. HB 594 does not permit individuals to practice without a license in New Hampshire if one is otherwise required. HB 594 does allow qualified individuals to obtain licensure by reciprocity.
What is reciprocity?
Licensing reciprocity is a state’s recognition of a license in another state as satisfying the minimum requirements to obtain a license in that state. For example, an applicant who qualifies for licensure based on reciprocity does not need to submit transcripts to demonstrate completion of required education. Licensure by reciprocity offers a more streamlined path to licensure and is often faster than obtaining a license through traditional means.
I have a license in another state. Am I eligible under HB 594 for a license in New Hampshire?
Please see the list of “Qualifying Jurisdictions” for each license type currently eligible to apply for licensure under HB 594.
How did the Office select the license types to include in its interim rules implementing HB 594?
The Office selected professions to include in its interim rules proposal after considering the current licensure requirements for reciprocity applicants, the availability of other means for reciprocity (such as licensure compacts), and the volume of applications received by the Office.
I am licensed in a jurisdiction that is not considered a qualifying jurisdiction. I believe the jurisdiction qualifies as having substantially similar requirements. How do I request reconsideration of the Office’s determination?
Please submit a signed, written statement, pursuant to Plc 210.03, setting forth the decision you are requesting and the legal and factual basis for your request, to the attention of the Executive Director. Statements may be emailed to the Office at CustomerSupport@oplc.nh.gov or mailed to the following address:
The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
Attn: Executive Director
Additional information concerning the process may be found in the Plc 200s, here.
I submitted an application prior to October 15, 2023, the effective date of the interim rules. Will I have to submit the documentation previously required?
No. As of October 15, 2023, the Office will process all endorsement applications for the professions that fall under Plc 313 under the new rules, unless the applicant is seeking a multistate license under a licensure compact.
How do I apply for a license based on reciprocity?
Please see the Reciprocity page for specific information about application requirements.
If I obtain a license through reciprocity, do I have to complete continuing education?
All licensees who obtain a New Hampshire license through reciprocity shall complete all requirements to maintain their license, including continuing education if required by the applicable board.
How do I know my license is in “Good Standing”?
A license is in good standing if it is not currently encumbered, i.e., it is active and has not been suspended, revoked, surrendered, conditioned, or restricted in any way. See, e.g., Plc 304.02(c).
I have a license in a qualifying jurisdiction, as well as a license in a jurisdiction that does not qualify for endorsement. Can I apply for licensure through reciprocity?
Yes. Provided your licenses are in good standing, and you have a license from a qualifying jurisdiction, you are eligible to apply for licensure through reciprocity under HB 594.
I have multiple licenses in qualifying jurisdictions. One license is encumbered. Can I apply for licensure through reciprocity?
Having a license that is encumbered disqualifies an individual from obtaining a license under HB 594. However, you may qualify for a license through the traditional application process. Please consult your board homepage to obtain information on this additional pathway to licensure in New Hampshire.
I do not have a license in a qualifying state. Does this mean I cannot obtain a license in New Hampshire?
No. If you have a license in another jurisdiction, but it is not a qualifying jurisdiction, you may apply for licensure using the traditional application process. Please consult your board homepage to obtain information on this additional pathway to licensure in New Hampshire.
Where do I send my application?
Please submit your application, fee, and corresponding documents in one submission via mail:
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
What does Active-Provisional mean?
If your license status is “Active-Provisional,” we have not received the results of your criminal history records check. Upon receipt of those results, the Office will either change your status to active, or issue a Notice of Hearing to appear before the board to address the results of your criminal history records check. A license with an “Active-Provisional” status has no restrictions.
How much is the application fee?
Please consult the fees applicable to your board, which are listed in Plc 1002s. Additionally, the license types under the following boards, which are included in the Professional’s Health Program, shall pay a $28.00 mandatory fee pursuant to Plc 1001.08:
- Board of Licensing for Alcohol and other Drug use Professionals
- Board of Dental Examiners
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Mental Health Practice
- Board of Pharmacy
- Board of Psychology
- Board of Veterinary Medicine.
- PLC 1001 Adopted
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