PDFWAC 246-805-510

Reciprocity.

An ABA credential may be issued to an individual who holds a credential from another state if that state requires qualifications substantially equivalent to qualifications in Washington. To obtain a credential, an applicant shall submit to the department:
(1) Fees and an application for the license or certification;
(2) A verification form, or other equivalent document, from a state that requires qualifications substantially equivalent to Washington qualification that verifies the applicant is currently credentialed. The verification must show that the credential is active, unrestricted and is not subject to denial or issuance of a conditional or restricted credential; and
(3) Verification forms, or other equivalent documents, from all other states in which the applicant is currently, or was previously credentialed, that verifies the applicant was or is currently credentialed. The verifications must show that the credential has not been restricted and is not subject to denial or issuance of a conditional or restricted credential.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.122.050, 18.380.050, 18.380.110, 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 2020 c 76, and 2021 c 276. WSR 24-11-103, § 246-805-510, filed 5/17/24, effective 6/17/24.]