Louisiana

Louisiana has a universal license recognition law. As a New Jersey-licensed professional, your license is generally recognized in Louisiana, subject to meeting basic eligibility requirements. This is the strongest form of license portability available. Enacted universal recognition 2023; strong compact participation.

Louisiana is a member of 6 compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, EMS Compact (REPLICA), Counseling Compact, Occupational Therapy Compact. You share 4 of these with New Jersey: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, Counseling Compact.

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

Teaching license portability from New Jersey to Louisiana: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification with additional state exam for some subjects. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

Louisiana supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from New Jersey 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 Louisiana's requirements.

Universal recognition covers military spouses; expedited processing. 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.

Enacted universal license recognition 2023.

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