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⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Maine Emergency Medical Services (Maine EMS) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your emt / paramedic license from New Hampshire to Maine
Maine accepts out-of-state EMS providers through NREMT-based reciprocity. The reciprocity fee is $25. No residency or agency affiliation is required.
| Requirement | New Hampshire (NH) | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | High school diploma or GED | High school diploma or GED (not explicitly required for EMT at age 16+) |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | emt course cost: $900-$2,000; paramedic course cost: $7,000-$14,000; nremt exam fee: $80; state application fee: $80; state license fee: $48.25; renewal fee: $48.25; total initial emt cost: $900 (program) + $104 (NREMT exam) + $48.25 (licensure) + $47 (LiveScan background); total initial paramedic cost: $7,000 (program) + $104 (NREMT exam) + $48.25 (licensure) + $47 (LiveScan background); confidence: high; sources: https://www.fstems.dos.nh.gov/licensing/ems-provider-licensing; https://www.fstems.dos.nh.gov/certification-testing/ems-certification | nremt exam fee: $80; state application fee: $30; state license fee: $21; renewal fee: $0; total initial emt cost: $21 (initial license/background check) + $104 (NREMT EMT exam) + course tuition; total initial paramedic cost: $21 (initial license with background check) + $104 (NREMT exam) + program tuition; confidence: high; sources: https://www.maine.gov/ems/licensing; https://www.maine.gov/ems/licensing/renewal |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years; Fee: $80 | Period: 2 years; Fee: $30 |
Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.
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