⚠️ 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 State Board of Medical Examiners, Midwifery Liaison Committee (under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of the Attorney General) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Midwife (CPM/LM) License: Pennsylvania → New Jersey

Everything you need to know about transferring your midwife (cpm/lm) license from Pennsylvania to New Jersey

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact State Board of Medical Examiners, Midwifery Liaison Committee (under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of the Attorney General) to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Pennsylvania (PA)	New Jersey (NJ)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $0 (no application exists); license fee: $0 (no license exists to pay for); confidence: high; sources: https://www.pamidwife.com/midwiferylaws; https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter18/subchapAtoc.html&d=reduce	confidence: high; sources: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/; https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4500/4042_I1.HTM
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: $0 (no renewal exists because no license exists)	Period: 2 years; CE hours: null; Fee: null

Data verified as of 2026-03-09. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Pennsylvania — Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: $0 (no renewal exists because no license exists); New Jersey — Period: 2 years; CE hours: null; Fee: null.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit State Board of Medical Examiners, Midwifery Liaison Committee (under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of the Attorney General) →
2
Request credential verification from No governing authority for direct-entry midwives — this often takes 4–8 weeks.
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to State Board of Medical Examiners, Midwifery Liaison Committee (under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of the Attorney General).

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.

New Jersey Licensing Board

Board: State Board of Medical Examiners, Midwifery Liaison Committee (under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of the Attorney General)
Website: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/

Contact State Board of Medical Examiners, Midwifery Liaison Committee (under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of the Attorney General) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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LicenseMap is a research tool and does not provide legal, financial, or professional licensing advice. Licensing requirements vary by state and change frequently. Verify all information directly with your state licensing board before making licensing decisions.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Pennsylvania (PA)	New Jersey (NJ)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $0 (no application exists); license fee: $0 (no license exists to pay for); confidence: high; sources: https://www.pamidwife.com/midwiferylaws; https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter18/subchapAtoc.html&d=reduce	confidence: high; sources: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/; https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4500/4042_I1.HTM
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: $0 (no renewal exists because no license exists)	Period: 2 years; CE hours: null; Fee: null

Data verified as of 2026-03-09. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

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.

New Jersey Licensing Board

Board

State Board of Medical Examiners, Midwifery Liaison Committee (under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of the Attorney General)

Website

https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/

Contact State Board of Medical Examiners, Midwifery Liaison Committee (under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of the Attorney General) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Midwife (CPM/LM) License: Pennsylvania → New Jersey

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New Jersey Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Midwife (CPM/LM) License: Pennsylvania → New Jersey

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New Jersey Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages