Transfer Your Psychology License to Nevada: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)
Last verified: 2026-08-07 · source: Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners ↗
Nevada licenses out-of-state psychologists by endorsement rather than by any automatic exchange. The Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners reviews your credentials and accepts your existing EPPP passing score; budget $150 (Non-refundable application fee submitted with the Applicant Screening Information Form; paying by PayPal adds a 2.95% surcharge. Criminal-background-check costs are separate and not published by the Board.) and The Board states only that applicants should allow approximately 5–10 business days for initial review of the screening application. It publishes no end-to-end licensure timeline, which also depends on PLUS verification and Nevada State Examination scheduling, so no range is recorded here. for processing. Nevada participates in PSYPACT, but that only covers telepsychology and up to 30 days a year of temporary in-person work — it does not license you in Nevada, and a move here still runs through endorsement.
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Verdict
PSYPACT member — multistate license honored
Be precise about what you are actually trying to do in Nevada, because the two mechanisms answer different questions. If you are staying licensed and resident elsewhere and want to see Nevada clients by telehealth, Nevada's PSYPACT participation is the relevant route and you never touch the Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners — you work through ASPPB and the commission instead. If you are moving to Nevada, or want an unrestricted Nevada license for any other reason, the compact contributes nothing at all and the endorsement steps below are your path.
The Board says in plain terms that 'Nevada does not have reciprocity with any other state or province' — so full_reciprocity is false and reciprocity_partners is empty. What Nevada does offer is licensure by endorsement on two tracks assigned by the Board after it receives the screening form and fee: an expedited track for holders of a CPQ, National Register or ABPP credential or 20+ years of continuous licensure, and an abbreviated track for 5 to under 20 years of licensure. Applicants licensed fewer than 5 years, or not licensed elsewhere at all, go through the full ASPPB PLUS documentation process. Critically, no track waives the Nevada State Examination or the criminal background check. Nevada issues no temporary or limited licenses; telehealth into Nevada requires either a Nevada license or PSYPACT authorization. Nevada is a PSYPACT participating state, but PSYPACT never converts into a Nevada license. Beware aggregator claims that Nevada has reciprocity with a fixed number of states — the Board denies it directly.
Nevada requirements at a glance
| Exam | EPPP passing score transfers (not retaken) — the Board reviews it through license verification or the ASPPB Psychology Licensure Universal System (PLUS). There is no exam waiver of any kind: the Board states the Nevada State Examination and a criminal background check are required of every applicant, including CPQ/ABPP/National Register holders and those licensed 20 or more years |
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| Fees | $150 (Non-refundable application fee submitted with the Applicant Screening Information Form; paying by PayPal adds a 2.95% surcharge. Criminal-background-check costs are separate and not published by the Board.) |
| Processing time | The Board states only that applicants should allow approximately 5–10 business days for initial review of the screening application. It publishes no end-to-end licensure timeline, which also depends on PLUS verification and Nevada State Examination scheduling, so no range is recorded here. |
Step by step
- Confirm Nevada's current requirements on the Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners website — rules change.
- Submit the endorsement application to the Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners (application linked on this page).
- Arrange license verification from your current state.
- Submit the Applicant Screening Information Form with the $150 fee so the Board can assign your application track.
- For the expedited track, hold a CPQ, National Register or ABPP credential, or 20+ years of continuous active licensure in good standing.
- For the abbreviated track, hold 5 or more but fewer than 20 years of continuous active licensure without those credentials.
- Complete the ASPPB Psychology Licensure Universal System (PLUS) documentation if licensed fewer than 5 years, or when the Board refers you to it.
- Pass the Nevada State Examination and clear a criminal background check.
- Pay the fees ($150 (Non-refundable application fee submitted with the Applicant Screening Information Form; paying by PayPal adds a 2.95% surcharge. Criminal-background-check costs are separate and not published by the Board.)) and allow The Board states only that applicants should allow approximately 5–10 business days for initial review of the screening application. It publishes no end-to-end licensure timeline, which also depends on PLUS verification and Nevada State Examination scheduling, so no range is recorded here..
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Frequently asked questions
Does my psychology license transfer to Nevada?
Nevada licenses out-of-state psychologists by endorsement rather than by any automatic exchange. The Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners reviews your credentials and accepts your existing EPPP passing score; budget $150 (Non-refundable application fee submitted with the Applicant Screening Information Form; paying by PayPal adds a 2.95% surcharge. Criminal-background-check costs are separate and not published by the Board.) and The Board states only that applicants should allow approximately 5–10 business days for initial review of the screening application. It publishes no end-to-end licensure timeline, which also depends on PLUS verification and Nevada State Examination scheduling, so no range is recorded here. for processing. Nevada participates in PSYPACT, but that only covers telepsychology and up to 30 days a year of temporary in-person work — it does not license you in Nevada, and a move here still runs through endorsement.
Do I have to retake the EPPP to get licensed in Nevada?
No. EPPP passing score transfers (not retaken) — the Board reviews it through license verification or the ASPPB Psychology Licensure Universal System (PLUS). There is no exam waiver of any kind: the Board states the Nevada State Examination and a criminal background check are required of every applicant, including CPQ/ABPP/National Register holders and those licensed 20 or more years.
How much does it cost to get a Nevada psychology license by endorsement?
$150 (Non-refundable application fee submitted with the Applicant Screening Information Form; paying by PayPal adds a 2.95% surcharge. Criminal-background-check costs are separate and not published by the Board.) (Non-refundable application fee submitted with the Applicant Screening Information Form; paying by PayPal adds a 2.95% surcharge. Criminal-background-check costs are separate and not published by the Board.).
How long does Nevada take to process an endorsement application?
The Board states only that applicants should allow approximately 5–10 business days for initial review of the screening application. It publishes no end-to-end licensure timeline, which also depends on PLUS verification and Nevada State Examination scheduling, so no range is recorded here. — The Board states only that applicants should allow approximately 5–10 business days for initial review of the screening application. It publishes no end-to-end licensure timeline, which also depends on PLUS verification and Nevada State Examination scheduling, so no range is recorded here..
Is Nevada a PSYPACT state?
Yes — Nevada was participating as of 2026-08-07. That lets a psychologist licensed in another participating state provide telepsychology to Nevada clients under an APIT authorization, and work in person in Nevada for up to 30 days a year under a TAP. It does not license you in Nevada: relocating still requires endorsement through the Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners.
Can I practice in Nevada using PSYPACT instead of getting licensed?
Only within the compact's limits, and only if you are not moving. Telepsychology into Nevada is covered by APIT; in-person work is capped at 30 days per calendar year under a TAP. Beyond that — and for any relocation to Nevada — you need a Nevada license by endorsement.
Sources
Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-08-07.
- Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners — Psychologist Licensure (endorsement criteria, 'Nevada does not have reciprocity with any other state or province', $150 fee, 5–10 business day initial review) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
- Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners — Applicant Screening Information Form for Licensure as a Psychologist (expedited vs abbreviated endorsement tracks, PLUS, EPPP, $150 fee) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
- Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners — Licensing index (licence types incl. PSYPACT) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-08-07
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