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Psychology License from Maine to New York: Does It Transfer? (2026)

Last verified: 2026-08-07 · source: New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions) ↗

A psychology license transfers from Maine to New York by endorsement — there is no automatic reciprocity, but you do not start over. Apply to the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions), verify your Maine license, and meet New York's endorsement requirements. EPPP passing score transfers (not retaken) — ASPPB sends the score directly to NYSED and a converted score of at least 75 is required. New York adopted only EPPP Part 1 (Knowledge); Part 2 (Skills) is not required. New York has no jurisprudence examination, but it expressly does NOT accept the ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) for licensure, and no examination other than the EPPP-1 is acceptable for endorsement applicants..

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Verdict

Licensure by endorsement

Leaving Maine for New York takes you outside the compact's reach: New York does not participate in PSYPACT, so no APIT or TAP authorization covers New York clients, and there is no telehealth or temporary-practice bridge to work across while your application is pending. You apply to the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions) for licensure by endorsement — your existing EPPP score is accepted rather than retaken, and New York applies its own credential review, jurisprudence requirement, and background check. Any authorizations you hold for other participating states remain valid only while your Maine license does.

What changes, Maine → New York

Side-by-side: Maine vs New York (Psychology (licensed psychologist)), verified 2026-08-07
Maine (current)New York (destination)
PSYPACT statusPSYPACT member — multistate license honoredLicensure by endorsement
Application fee$250 (The endorsement packet bills $271.00 non-refundable in total, itemised by the board as $200.00 license fee + $50.00 (jurisprudence examination) + $21.00 criminal records check; the board's licensing page separately lists 'Initial License $250.00' and 'Criminal Background Check $21.00'. Annual renewal is $125.00 (expires April 30).)$294 (Fee for licensure and the first registration, submitted with Form 1. A limited permit (Form 5B for out-of-state licensees) is an additional $70, nonrefundable. Fees are set in Education Law and are subject to change; the fee due is the one in law when the application is received.)
Processing timeThe board publishes no processing-time estimate. It states only that a complete application with all supporting documents attached has a greater chance of being processed expeditiously, that application action is posted to the licensing website in real time, and that the license is emailed the day after issuance.NYSED Office of the Professions publishes no stated review timeframe for psychology licensure or endorsement.
Licensing authorityMaine State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation)New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions)

The destination column is what you must satisfy — New York sets the rules for this move.

Step by step

  1. Confirm New York's current requirements on the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions) website (linked below) — rules change.
  2. Submit the endorsement application to the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions) (application linked below).
  3. Arrange license verification from your current state.
  4. Present evidence of 5 years of licensed practice within the 10 years immediately before applying — applicants who cannot certify this are ineligible for endorsement and must apply as initial licensure applicants.
  5. Hold a doctoral degree in psychology that qualified you for psychologist licensure in the other jurisdiction.
  6. Have ASPPB submit your EPPP Part 1 score to the Department.
  7. Have every jurisdiction where you are or have been licensed complete and submit Form 3 (Verification of Other Professional Licensure/Certification).
  8. Have a licensed colleague in the other jurisdiction complete Form 4F attesting to the 5 years of post-licensure experience.
  9. Complete New York's mandated coursework in the identification and reporting of child abuse (or qualify for the exemption).
  10. Pay the fees ($294 (Fee for licensure and the first registration, submitted with Form 1. A limited permit (Form 5B for out-of-state licensees) is an additional $70, nonrefundable. Fees are set in Education Law and are subject to change; the fee due is the one in law when the application is received.)) and allow NYSED Office of the Professions publishes no stated review timeframe for psychology licensure or endorsement..

Official links

New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions) ↗New York application ↗

Related guides

Reverse: New York → MainePsychology in MainePsychology in New YorkAll psychology statesThe PSYPACT explained

Frequently asked questions

Does New York accept a Maine psychology license?

A psychology license transfers from Maine to New York by endorsement — there is no automatic reciprocity, but you do not start over. Apply to the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions), verify your Maine license, and meet New York's endorsement requirements. EPPP passing score transfers (not retaken) — ASPPB sends the score directly to NYSED and a converted score of at least 75 is required. New York adopted only EPPP Part 1 (Knowledge); Part 2 (Skills) is not required. New York has no jurisprudence examination, but it expressly does NOT accept the ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) for licensure, and no examination other than the EPPP-1 is acceptable for endorsement applicants..

Do I retake the EPPP moving from Maine to New York?

No — the EPPP is passed once and your score is verified rather than retaken. EPPP passing score transfers (not retaken) — ASPPB sends the score directly to NYSED and a converted score of at least 75 is required. New York adopted only EPPP Part 1 (Knowledge); Part 2 (Skills) is not required. New York has no jurisprudence examination, but it expressly does NOT accept the ASPPB Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) for licensure, and no examination other than the EPPP-1 is acceptable for endorsement applicants..

What does the move cost?

$294 (Fee for licensure and the first registration, submitted with Form 1. A limited permit (Form 5B for out-of-state licensees) is an additional $70, nonrefundable. Fees are set in Education Law and are subject to change; the fee due is the one in law when the application is received.) (Fee for licensure and the first registration, submitted with Form 1. A limited permit (Form 5B for out-of-state licensees) is an additional $70, nonrefundable. Fees are set in Education Law and are subject to change; the fee due is the one in law when the application is received.).

How long will it take?

NYSED Office of the Professions publishes no stated review timeframe for psychology licensure or endorsement. — NYSED Office of the Professions publishes no stated review timeframe for psychology licensure or endorsement..

Sources

Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-08-07.

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-08-07

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