Reciprocity Eligibility Calculator
Determine whether your professional license qualifies for reciprocity (endorsement) in a target state based on standard criteria: accredited education, years of active experience, passing exam score, and license standing.
Formula & Scoring Model
The Eligibility Score (0–100) is computed as a weighted sum of five criteria:
Score = EduScore(20) + ExpScore(25) + ExamScore(25) + StandingScore(20) + CEUScore(10)
EduScore = 20 if edu_level ≥ min_edu, else (edu_level / min_edu) × 20
ExpScore = min(25, (years / min_years) × 25)
ExamScore = proportional 0–25 based on score vs. pass threshold
(NCLEX: pass/fail only)
StandingScore = 20 if good standing, else 0
CEUScore = min(10, (ceu / min_ceu) × 10)
Verdict:
Score ≥ 80 AND no hard fails → Likely Eligible
Score 60–79 AND no hard fails → Conditionally Eligible
Score < 60 OR any hard fail → Likely Ineligible
Hard-fail conditions (automatic disqualifier):
• License NOT in good standing
• Exam score below profession's minimum passing threshold
• Education below minimum required level
Assumptions & References
- Nursing (RN): Based on the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC); NCLEX pass/fail; 1 year active practice; 20 CEUs. NCSBN NLC Guidelines.
- Teaching: Based on NASDTEC Interstate Agreement; Bachelor's minimum; 2 years experience; 70 exam pass score; 15 CEUs. NASDTEC 2023.
- Professional Engineer (PE): NCEES model law; Bachelor's ABET-accredited; 4 years post-degree experience; PE exam ≥ 70; 30 PDHs. NCEES Model Rules.
- Real Estate: ARELLO reciprocity framework; 1 year active; state exam ≥ 75; 12 CEUs. ARELLO 2023.
- CPA: NASBA Uniform Accountancy Act; 150 credit hours (Bachelor's+); 1 year; CPA exam ≥ 75; 40 CPE hours. NASBA UAA 2023.
- Attorney (Bar): ABA Model Rule 5.5 / UBE portability; JD required; 5 years active; MBE ≥ 75; 15 CLE credits. ABA Model Rules 2023.
- Thresholds represent widely-used national standards; individual states may impose additional requirements.
- This calculator does not account for state-specific fees, fingerprinting, background checks, or application deadlines.
- Always verify current requirements directly with the target state's licensing board before applying.