Psychology License from Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington license does.
What changes, Washington → New York
| Washington (current) | New York (destination) | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYPACT status | PSYPACT member — multistate license honored | Licensure by endorsement |
| Application fee | $231 (Psychologist application $231, which includes the $16 HEALWA access fee; active renewal is $311. FBI fingerprint background-check costs are billed separately. A psychologist temporary practice permit carries no fee.) | $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 time | Not verified. The Department of Health publishes no processing-time range for psychologist applications; it states only that delayed applicant responses lengthen the wait. | NYSED Office of the Professions publishes no stated review timeframe for psychology licensure or endorsement. |
| Licensing authority | Washington State Examining Board of Psychology (Washington State Department of Health) | 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
- Confirm New York's current requirements on the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions) website (linked below) — rules change.
- Submit the endorsement application to the New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions) (application linked below).
- Arrange license verification from your current state.
- 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.
- Hold a doctoral degree in psychology that qualified you for psychologist licensure in the other jurisdiction.
- Have ASPPB submit your EPPP Part 1 score to the Department.
- Have every jurisdiction where you are or have been licensed complete and submit Form 3 (Verification of Other Professional Licensure/Certification).
- Have a licensed colleague in the other jurisdiction complete Form 4F attesting to the 5 years of post-licensure experience.
- Complete New York's mandated coursework in the identification and reporting of child abuse (or qualify for the exemption).
- 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..
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Frequently asked questions
Does New York accept a Washington psychology license?
A psychology license transfers from Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.
- NYSED Office of the Professions — Psychology License Requirements (fees, education, experience, examination, Applicants Licensed in Another Jurisdiction, Licensure by Endorsement, limited permits) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
- NYSED Office of the Professions — How to Apply for Licensure as a Psychologist (forms, sequence, Form 3 for out-of-state licensees) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
- NYSED Office of the Professions — Psychology profession landing page ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
- Washington State Department of Health — Psychologist: Equivalent States/Countries (substantially equivalent state list, last reviewed 2023-07-21; SHB 1724 endorsement criteria) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
- Washington State Department of Health — Psychologist: Licensing Information (application types and fees) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
- Washington State Department of Health — Psychologist: Licensing Requirements (EPPP score transfer via ASPPB, jurisprudence exam timing, 3,300 supervised hours) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
- Washington State Department of Health — Psychologist: Frequently Asked Questions (the four endorsement pathways and required submissions) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
- Washington State Department of Health — Psychologist (Examining Board of Psychology; 2025 permanent rules under chapter 246-924 WAC) ↗ (accessed 2026-08-07)
Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-08-07
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