New York

New York does not share any interstate compacts with District of Columbia. A full separate licensing process will be required for most professions. New York's general portability rating is "difficult." Not a member of any major interstate compact; strictest licensing requirements alongside CA.

New York is not a member of any major interstate licensing compacts. All professions will require traditional state-by-state licensing.

Neither District of Columbia nor New York are members of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A separate state nursing license is required.

Teaching license portability from District of Columbia to New York: NASDTEC member; accepts certificates through Interstate Agreement with significant additional requirements. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

New York supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from District of Columbia can apply for licensure by comity, which is a streamlined process using your NCEES Record. This typically requires verifying your education, exam passage, and experience meet New York's requirements.

Expedited processing for military spouses; temporary permit available. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), updated December 2024, all states are now required to recognize valid professional licenses from other states for military personnel and their spouses.

NLC and IMLC legislation repeatedly proposed but rejected by Legislature.

For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official New York licensing page at https://www.op.nysed.gov/. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.