⚠️ 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 North Dakota Board of Medicine directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Naturopathic Doctor (ND) License: South Dakota → North Dakota

Everything you need to know about transferring your naturopathic doctor (nd) license from South Dakota to North Dakota

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact North Dakota Board of Medicine 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	confidence: high; sources: https://naturopathic.org/page/RegulatedStates	application fee: $405; license fee: Included in licensing fee (prorated for cycle); total initial fees: $405; confidence: high; sources: https://www.ndbom.org/practitioners/naturopaths/index.asp; https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t43c58.pdf
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: null	Period: 2-year licensing cycle expiring December 31st of each odd-numbered year; CE hours: null; Fee: $400 (active); $200 (inactive)

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: South Dakota — Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: null; North Dakota — Period: 2-year licensing cycle expiring December 31st of each odd-numbered year; CE hours: null; Fee: $400 (active); $200 (inactive).

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit North Dakota Board of Medicine →
2
Request credential verification from No governing authority — South Dakota does not appear on any list of states licensing naturopathic doctors — 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 North Dakota Board of Medicine.

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: North Dakota Board of Medicine
Website: https://www.ndbom.org/practitioners/naturopaths/index.asp
Phone: (701) 328-6500

Contact North Dakota Board of Medicine to confirm current transfer requirements →

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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	confidence: high; sources: https://naturopathic.org/page/RegulatedStates	application fee: $405; license fee: Included in licensing fee (prorated for cycle); total initial fees: $405; confidence: high; sources: https://www.ndbom.org/practitioners/naturopaths/index.asp; https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t43c58.pdf
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: null years; CE hours: null; Fee: null	Period: 2-year licensing cycle expiring December 31st of each odd-numbered year; CE hours: null; Fee: $400 (active); $200 (inactive)

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 North Dakota Board of Medicine →

Request credential verification from No governing authority — South Dakota does not appear on any list of states licensing naturopathic doctors — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit South Dakota board →

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

Submit your application to North Dakota Board of Medicine.

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 Naturopathic Doctor (ND) License: South Dakota → North Dakota

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

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Next Steps

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Transfer Your Naturopathic Doctor (ND) License: South Dakota → North Dakota

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

North Dakota Licensing Board

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