Nevada welcomes out-of-state applicants but would like you to be aware of ancillary requirements that often prevent many of you from qualifying for our teaching license based on “reciprocity.”

Even if you hold a license from another state, you MUST submit a complete Initial Licensure Application packet, including valid out-of-state teaching licenses and original tests scores, if applicable, to be evaluated for issuance of a Nevada teaching license.

Based on the volume of inquiries about “reciprocity,” and because each of your circumstances are different, please note that Licensure staff cannot make a pre-determination of whether you might qualify for a Nevada license based on a verbal Q & A, either over the phone or in person. The determination of whether you might qualify to have a license issued based on a reciprocal agreement with another state cannot be made until the Licensing Analyst has reviewed your file.

Reciprocity will occur only at the initial licensure phase with the base license.

Advanced endorsements including but not limited to counseling, school psychology, administrator of a school, administrator of a program, and reading specialist require additional qualifications.  These types of endorsements are not base licenses and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.