Maine

Maine shares 3 interstate compacts with New Mexico: Nurse Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Counseling Compact. Some professions can transfer between these states through compact agreements, while others will require separate state licensing. PT Compact member effective January 1, 2026 (LD 1749 signed by Gov. Mills).

Maine is a member of 5 compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Counseling Compact, Physical Therapy Compact. You share 3 of these with New Mexico: Nurse Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Counseling Compact.

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

Teaching license portability from New Mexico to Maine: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification available with endorsement review. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

Maine supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from New Mexico 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 Maine's requirements.

Expedited licensing for military spouses; temporary license 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.

Joined PT Compact January 1, 2026 (LD 1749 signed by Gov. Mills).

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