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Kansas
Your Home State — where your license was issued
This is where you hold your professional licenses. Kansas belongs to 6 interstate compacts, which determines how far your license travels. It also has a universal-recognition law that accepts incoming professionals from other states.
License Portability Summary
Kansas is your home state. You hold 6 interstate compact memberships. Kansas has a universal license recognition law, meaning professionals licensed in other states can generally have their licenses recognized here. Your general portability rating is "easy" for incoming professionals.
Interstate Compact Memberships
Kansas is a member of 6 interstate licensing compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, EMS Compact (REPLICA), Counseling Compact.
Nursing — Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Both Kansas and Kansas are members of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you hold a multistate nursing license from Kansas, you can practice in Kansas without obtaining a separate license.
Teaching License Reciprocity
Kansas teaching reciprocity: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification for most areas.
Professional Engineer (PE) Comity
Kansas supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Kansas 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 Kansas's requirements.
Military Spouse License Portability
Universal recognition covers military spouses; requires state residency. 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.
Recent Legislative Changes
Joined Counseling Compact 2024.
Official State Licensing Board
For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official Kansas licensing page at https://www.kansas.gov/. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.
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Interstate compact memberships and universal-recognition laws are updated regularly — always confirm with the destination state's licensing board before relocating or practicing. Coverage varies by profession (nursing, psychology, PT, counseling, engineering, teaching, real estate). Data reflects laws in effect as of early 2026.