⚠️ 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 No governing authority for direct-entry midwives directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Midwife (CPM/LM) License: South Dakota → North Dakota

Everything you need to know about transferring your midwife (cpm/lm) license from South Dakota to North Dakota

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact No governing authority for direct-entry midwives to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	South Dakota (SD)	North Dakota (ND)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $1000; total initial fees: $1000; confidence: high; sources: https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/certified-professional-midwives/; https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/certified-professional-midwives/licensing-requirements/	application fee: $0 (N/A — no licensing system); license fee: $0 (N/A — no licensing system); confidence: high; sources: https://narm.org/about/advocacy/state-information/; https://www.networkforphl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Direct-Entry-Midwives-50-State-Survey.pdf
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: null; Fee: $1500	Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: $0 (N/A — no licensing system)

Data verified as of 2026-04-12. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: South Dakota — Period: 2 years; CE hours: null; Fee: $1500; North Dakota — Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: $0 (N/A — no licensing system).

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements.
2
Request credential verification from South Dakota Board of Certified Professional Midwives — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit South Dakota board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to No governing authority for direct-entry midwives.

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.

North Dakota Licensing Board

Board: No governing authority for direct-entry midwives

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	South Dakota (SD)	North Dakota (ND)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $1000; total initial fees: $1000; confidence: high; sources: https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/certified-professional-midwives/; https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/certified-professional-midwives/licensing-requirements/	application fee: $0 (N/A — no licensing system); license fee: $0 (N/A — no licensing system); confidence: high; sources: https://narm.org/about/advocacy/state-information/; https://www.networkforphl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Direct-Entry-Midwives-50-State-Survey.pdf
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: null; Fee: $1500	Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: $0 (N/A — no licensing system)

Data verified as of 2026-04-12. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements.

Request credential verification from South Dakota Board of Certified Professional Midwives — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit South Dakota board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to No governing authority for direct-entry midwives.

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.

Transfer Your Midwife (CPM/LM) License: South Dakota → North Dakota

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

North Dakota Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Midwife (CPM/LM) License: South Dakota → North Dakota

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

North Dakota Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages