⚠️ 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 Board of Examiners in Psychology (with a Professional Music Therapy Advisory Committee) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Music Therapist (MT-BC) License: Virginia → Tennessee

Everything you need to know about transferring your music therapist (mt-bc) license from Virginia to Tennessee

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Board of Examiners in Psychology (with a Professional Music Therapy Advisory Committee) to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Virginia (VA)	Tennessee (TN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100.00; license fee: Not separately listed; application processing fee of $100 appears to be the only initial fee; total initial fees: $100.00; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/SocialWork/ApplicantResources/MusicTherapist/	application fee: $100; license fee: $0; total initial fees: $100; confidence: high; sources: https://www.musictherapy.org/music_therapy_certificate_created_in_tennessee/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (renewal by June 30 each year); CE hours: 20; Fee: $55.00	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 20; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Virginia — Period: Annual (renewal by June 30 each year); CE hours: 20; Fee: $55.00; Tennessee — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 20; Fee: $50.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Board of Examiners in Psychology (with a Professional Music Therapy Advisory Committee) →
2
Request credential verification from Virginia Board of Social Work, Department of Health Professions — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Virginia board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Board of Examiners in Psychology (with a Professional Music Therapy Advisory Committee).

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.

Tennessee Licensing Board

Board: Board of Examiners in Psychology (with a Professional Music Therapy Advisory Committee)
Website: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/psychology-board.html
Phone: (615) 532-3202

Contact Board of Examiners in Psychology (with a Professional Music Therapy Advisory Committee) 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	Virginia (VA)	Tennessee (TN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100.00; license fee: Not separately listed; application processing fee of $100 appears to be the only initial fee; total initial fees: $100.00; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/SocialWork/ApplicantResources/MusicTherapist/	application fee: $100; license fee: $0; total initial fees: $100; confidence: high; sources: https://www.musictherapy.org/music_therapy_certificate_created_in_tennessee/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (renewal by June 30 each year); CE hours: 20; Fee: $55.00	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 20; Fee: $50

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Board of Examiners in Psychology (with a Professional Music Therapy Advisory Committee) →

Request credential verification from Virginia Board of Social Work, Department of Health Professions — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Virginia board →

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

Submit your application to Board of Examiners in Psychology (with a Professional Music Therapy Advisory Committee).

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.

Tennessee Licensing Board

Contact Board of Examiners in Psychology (with a Professional Music Therapy Advisory Committee) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Music Therapist (MT-BC) License: Virginia → Tennessee

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Tennessee Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Music Therapist (MT-BC) License: Virginia → Tennessee

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Tennessee Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages