Michigan

Michigan shares 2 interstate compacts with Wisconsin: Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Some professions can transfer between these states through compact agreements, while others will require separate state licensing. IMLC participation continued via Gov. Whitmer signing HB 5455 (PA 6 of 2026) on March 26, 2026 before sunset deadline; NLC legislation introduced in 2025.

Michigan is a member of 2 compacts: Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. You share 2 of these with Wisconsin: Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.

Wisconsin is an NLC member, but Michigan is not. Your multistate NLC license does not cover practice in Michigan. You will need to apply for a separate Michigan nursing license.

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

Michigan supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Wisconsin 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 Michigan's requirements.

Expedited processing for military spouses; temporary license within 30 days. 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.

Gov. Whitmer signed HB 5455 March 26, 2026 to continue IMLC participation (sunset provision would have ended membership March 28); NLC bill introduced 2025.

For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official Michigan licensing page at https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.