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North Dakotalicense portability inWyoming
Universal Recognition — your license is accepted by law

Wyoming

Shared Compacts
6
Universal Recognition
Yes
Nursing (NLC)
Both members
Portability
Easy

License Portability Summary

Wyoming has a universal license recognition law. As a North Dakota-licensed professional, your license is generally recognized in Wyoming, subject to meeting basic eligibility requirements. This is the strongest form of license portability available. Universal recognition with strong compact participation; Wyoming is not a PT Compact member.

Interstate Compact Memberships

Wyoming is a member of 6 compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, EMS Compact (REPLICA), Counseling Compact, Occupational Therapy Compact. You share 6 of these with North Dakota: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, EMS Compact (REPLICA), Counseling Compact.

Nursing — Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Both North Dakota and Wyoming are members of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you hold a multistate nursing license from North Dakota, you can practice in Wyoming without obtaining a separate license.

Teaching License Reciprocity

Teaching license portability from North Dakota to Wyoming: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification with most states. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

Professional Engineer (PE) Comity

Wyoming supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from North Dakota 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 Wyoming's requirements.

Military Spouse License Portability

Universal recognition covers military spouses; automatic recognition. 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

Confirmed not a PT Compact member as of 2026 (per official PT Compact map); expanded other compact memberships.

Official State Licensing Board

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

Wyoming Licensing Board: https://www.wyo.gov/
Law last updated: 2026Row last reviewed: Apr 17, 2026

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.