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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 Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services 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 Jersey to Pennsylvania
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to verify.
| Requirement | New Jersey (NJ) | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | High school diploma or GED (for full certification at age 18); enrollment permitted at age 16 | High school diploma or GED (for EMT, minimum age 16; for AEMT/Paramedic, minimum age 18) |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | emt course cost: $1,000-$2,500; paramedic course cost: $8,000-$16,000; nremt exam fee: $80; state application fee: $35; renewal fee: $35; total initial emt cost: $1,000 (program) + $104 (NREMT exam); total initial paramedic cost: $8,000 (program) + $104 (NREMT exam); confidence: high; sources: https://www.nj.gov/health/ems/education/; https://www.nremt.org/resources/state-ems-offices/NJ | nremt exam fee: $80; state application fee: $0; renewal fee: $0; total initial emt cost: $104 (NREMT EMT exam fee only; no state application fee); total initial paramedic cost: $104; confidence: high; sources: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/EMS/Pages/EMS.aspx; https://www.nremt.org/resources/state-ems-offices/PA |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 3 years; Fee: $35 | Period: 3 years; Fee: $0 |
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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