What is Reciprocity?
Reciprocity allows individuals who hold an active license in one jurisdiction to obtain a license in another jurisdiction with fewer requirements. This generally occurs when the jurisdictions recognize that their licensing standards are comparable.
Washington DC and Maryland
- Washington DC Reciprocity
- The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) has a standing reciprocity agreement with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). Click here and open the “Applicant” menu for more information on the DLCP reciprocity requirements.
- To reach DLCP’s Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration, call 202-442-4320.
- Maryland Reciprocity
- The Maryland Licensing Board (MREC) does not currently have a standing reciprocity agreement with Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). They award reciprocity on a case-by-case basis. Click here for more information regarding the MREC reciprocity process.
- To reach Maryland’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, call 410-230-6231.
Certificate of Licensure
A Certificate of Licensure is often used for individuals wishing to become licensed in another state.
A Certificate of Licensure from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) is a document that verifies an individual or business has met the requirements to legally practice a profession or occupation regulated by the state. Some state have licensing or continuing education reciprocity with each other, meaning agents may have the option to count one or more classes for multiple states’ CE requirements.