Which statement best describes how the Board recognizes licensure from other states for dual licensure?

• A. Automatic recognition without review
• B. Recognition is not allowed for dual licensure
• C. Recognition through mutual agreement with no criteria
• D. Recognition via endorsement or reciprocal processes if criteria are met

Answer: (D)

When a practitioner already licensed in another state wants dual licensure, the board typically recognizes that license through endorsement or a reciprocal process, as long as certain criteria are met. This approach lets you carry over your credentials without redoing the full licensure process, provided your out-of-state license is active and in good standing and you meet established requirements such as education standards, disciplinary history, and any state-specific conditions. Automatic recognition without review isn’t how this usually works, and recognition based on a vague mutual agreement with no criteria isn’t standard practice. Likewise, saying recognition isn’t allowed would ignore the common endorsement/reciprocity pathway that many boards use to facilitate multi-state licensure when criteria are satisfied.