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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 South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your midwife (cpm/lm) license from North Carolina to South Carolina
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) to verify.
| Requirement | North Carolina (NC) | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $0 under current law (no CPM license program exists, so no fees apply). Proposed S 617 / HB 495 would authorize the Council to set fees, but specific amounts are not established in the bills.; license fee: $0 under current law. Proposed legislation would have the Council set license fees by rule.; confidence: high; sources: https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H495v1.pdf; https://carolinapublicpress.org/73752/with-home-births-growing-nc-could-rethink-licensing-of-certified-midwives/ | application fee: $50; total initial fees: $50; confidence: high; sources: https://dph.sc.gov/professionals/bureau-healthcare-quality/midwifery-licensing; https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/Regulations/R.60-24.pdf |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: $0 under current law. Proposed legislation would authorize the Council to set renewal fees by rule; amounts not specified in bill text. | Period: 2 years; CE hours: null; Fee: null |
Data verified as of 2026-03-09. Requirements may have changed since verification.
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