⚠️ 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 Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists (under the Department of Public Health) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Psychologist License: New York → Connecticut

Everything you need to know about transferring your psychologist license from New York to Connecticut

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New York (NY)	Connecticut (CT)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $294; eppp fee: $687.50; license fee: $294; renewal fee: $148; background check fee: $50; total initial fees: $1238; confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/psychology	application fee: $200; eppp fee: $687.50; license fee: $250; renewal fee: $250; background check fee: $50; total initial fees: $1100; confidence: high; sources: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Psychology/Board-of-Examiners-of-Psychologists
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36; Fee: $645/3yr	Period: 1 year (annual renewal, expiring at end of birth month); CE hours: 20; Fee: $250

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

Key Differences

Connecticut accepts out-of-state psychologist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: New York — Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36; Fee: $645/3yr; Connecticut — Period: 1 year (annual renewal, expiring at end of birth month); CE hours: 20; Fee: $250.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists (under the Department of Public Health) →
2
Request credential verification from New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New York board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists (under the Department of Public Health).

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.

Connecticut Licensing Board

Board: Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists (under the Department of Public Health)
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Psychology/Board-of-Examiners-of-Psychologists
Phone: (860) 509-7603

Contact Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists (under the Department of Public Health) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New York (NY)	Connecticut (CT)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $294; eppp fee: $687.50; license fee: $294; renewal fee: $148; background check fee: $50; total initial fees: $1238; confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/psychology	application fee: $200; eppp fee: $687.50; license fee: $250; renewal fee: $250; background check fee: $50; total initial fees: $1100; confidence: high; sources: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Psychology/Board-of-Examiners-of-Psychologists
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36; Fee: $645/3yr	Period: 1 year (annual renewal, expiring at end of birth month); CE hours: 20; Fee: $250

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 Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists (under the Department of Public Health) →

Request credential verification from New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New York board →

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

Submit your application to Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists (under the Department of Public Health).

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.

Connecticut Licensing Board

Contact Connecticut Board of Examiners of Psychologists (under the Department of Public Health) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Psychologist License: New York → Connecticut

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Connecticut Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Psychologist License: New York → Connecticut

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Connecticut Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages