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New York
Your Home State — where your license was issued
This is where you hold your professional licenses. New York belongs to 0 interstate compacts, which determines how far your license travels.
License Portability Summary
New York is your home state. You hold 0 interstate compact memberships. Your general portability rating is "difficult" for incoming professionals.
Interstate Compact Memberships
New York is not currently a member of any major interstate licensing compacts.
Teaching License Reciprocity
New York teaching reciprocity: NASDTEC member; accepts certificates through Interstate Agreement with significant additional requirements.
Professional Engineer (PE) Comity
New York supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from New York 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.
Military Spouse License Portability
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.
Recent Legislative Changes
NLC and IMLC legislation repeatedly proposed but rejected by Legislature.
Official State Licensing Board
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.
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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.