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Healthcare license portability
Radiology Technologist license reciprocity by state
Radiology Technologist reciprocity varies state-by-state — 25 states accept transfers with paperwork-only pathways, while 6 require either a re-exam or a fresh application from scratch. Tier classifications below come from each state's licensing board; click into any row for the source language and current fees.
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6 states recognize
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19 via endorsement
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3 require exam
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3 not recognized
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7 no license required
Reciprocity tier legend
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Recognized
Existing license or national cert accepted directly.
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Endorsement
Apply for a new license — paperwork, fees, no re-exam.
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Exam required
Must retake the state exam or complete state-specific training.
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Not recognized
No reciprocity pathway. Satisfy state requirements from scratch.
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No license required
State does not license this profession.
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Unclear
State policy ambiguous or silent. Contact licensing board.
All 50 states + DC
Each row links to the full radiology technologist profile for that state — exam costs, application fees, licensing board contact, and the source language behind the tier classification.
| State | Reciprocity tier | Summary | Detail |
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| Alabama | help_outline Unclear | Reciprocity information for medical x-ray use is not specified. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Alaska | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Alaska accepts proof of current licensure from other jurisdictions with equivalent standards. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Arizona | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Arizona offers universal licensing for out-of-state licensees in good standing, with national certs simplifying application. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Arkansas | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Arkansas may grant licensure without examination for out-of-state licensees with equivalent standards. | Full page arrow_outward |
| California | edit_note Exam required | California lacks direct reciprocity; ARRT certification helps, but additional exams or training may be required. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Colorado | remove_circle_outline No license | Colorado does not require a state license for ARRT-certified technologists, so reciprocity is moot. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Connecticut | help_outline Unclear | Connecticut lacks a formal reciprocity agreement; applicants must provide license verification. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Delaware | block Not recognized | Delaware does not accept licenses or certificates issued by other states as equivalent. | Full page arrow_outward |
| District of Columbia | remove_circle_outline No license | DC does not issue its own license; ARRT certification is nationally recognized. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Florida | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Florida offers endorsement for licensees from equivalent jurisdictions or those registered with ARRT/NMTCB. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Georgia | remove_circle_outline No license | Georgia does not issue a state license for Radiology Technologists, so reciprocity is not applicable. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Hawaii | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Hawaii offers reciprocity if other state's licensure standards are comparable and credential is valid. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Idaho | help_outline Unclear | Reciprocity is not specified; applicants should review Idaho's regulatory standards. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Illinois | help_outline Unclear | Illinois offers industrial radiography reciprocity, but medical radiologic technologist details are unclear. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Indiana | help_outline Unclear | Reciprocity information is not provided. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Iowa | help_outline Unclear | No reciprocity language published; contact the state licensing board directly. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Kansas | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Kansas may waive exam/education for out-of-state licensees with equivalent standards and national certification. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Kentucky | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Kentucky lacks reciprocity agreements, but national certification (ARRT/NMTCB) and good standing may lead to licensure. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Louisiana | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Louisiana offers reciprocity if other state's examination standards are at least as stringent. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Maine | check_circle Recognized | Maine accepts national ARRT/NMTCB certifications for full licensure, despite no state reciprocity list. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Maryland | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Maryland offers reciprocity for active, unrestricted licenses from Virginia or the District of Columbia. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Massachusetts | help_outline Unclear | Massachusetts may accept international certifications, but state license reciprocity details are unclear. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Michigan | help_outline Unclear | Reciprocity is not specified, though ARRT certification is a national standard. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Minnesota | remove_circle_outline No license | Minnesota does not require a state license for Radiology Technologists, making reciprocity inapplicable. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Mississippi | check_circle Recognized | Mississippi requires ARRT certification for all applicants, including those licensed elsewhere, without specific agreements. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Missouri | remove_circle_outline No license | Missouri does not require state licensure for Radiology Technologists, so reciprocity is not applicable. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Montana | help_outline Unclear | Montana's SARA participation aids education, but specific reciprocity for existing licenses is unclear. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Nebraska | check_circle Recognized | Nebraska grants reciprocal recognition for valid certifications from entities with comparable standards. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Nevada | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Nevada may issue licenses by endorsement, recognizing existing credentials from other states. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New Hampshire | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | New Hampshire offers reciprocity for active licenses from jurisdictions with substantially similar requirements. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New Jersey | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | New Jersey may accept out-of-state licenses if the issuing state's standards are equivalent. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New Mexico | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | New Mexico offers reciprocity for out-of-state certified technologists meeting stringent qualifications and employment history. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New York | block Not recognized | New York State does not have reciprocity; applicants must obtain ARRT certification if not already using it. | Full page arrow_outward |
| North Carolina | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Reciprocity will be available for individuals holding current certifications recognized by the new Board. | Full page arrow_outward |
| North Dakota | help_outline Unclear | North Dakota participates in compacts, but reciprocity varies by state and requires individual verification. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Ohio | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Ohio offers reciprocity for licenses from other states with equivalent or higher standards. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Oklahoma | remove_circle_outline No license | Oklahoma does not have state licensure for Radiology Technologists, so reciprocity is not applicable. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Oregon | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Oregon does not have automatic reciprocity, but ARRT certified applicants can apply for initial licensure. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Pennsylvania | remove_circle_outline No license | Pennsylvania does not issue a state license for Radiology Technologists, so reciprocity is not applicable. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Rhode Island | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Rhode Island offers licensure by endorsement for out-of-state licenses with equivalent standards and good standing. | Full page arrow_outward |
| South Carolina | check_circle Recognized | South Carolina recognizes national certifications (ARRT, NMTCB, etc.) for initial certification without examination. | Full page arrow_outward |
| South Dakota | check_circle Recognized | South Dakota recognizes licensure from other states for operating X-radiation producing equipment. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Tennessee | help_outline Unclear | Reciprocity is not specified, but clearance from other state X-Ray Boards is required. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Texas | help_outline Unclear | No reciprocity language published; contact the state licensing board directly. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Utah | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Utah offers licensure by endorsement for out-of-state licensees meeting qualifications and holding ARRT/NMTCB certification. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Vermont | block Not recognized | Vermont does not have reciprocity, and its fast-track endorsement option is unavailable for Radiologic Technology. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Virginia | edit_note Exam required | Virginia does not have reciprocity; applicants must meet Virginia's education and examination requirements. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Washington | help_outline Unclear | Washington requires verification of out-of-state licenses, but specific reciprocity details are unclear. | Full page arrow_outward |
| West Virginia | edit_note Exam required | West Virginia does not honor out-of-state licenses; applicants must meet state requirements individually. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Wisconsin | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Wisconsin offers licensure by endorsement for out-of-state licensees with active ARRT certification and for military personnel. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Wyoming | check_circle Recognized | Wyoming accepts national ARRT, NMTCB, or CBRPA certifications for a general license. | Full page arrow_outward |
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