Most of the 55 U.S. jurisdictions and all 11 Canadian provinces/territories are participants in the NCARB-ROAC Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).  

All applicants are encouraged to contact their licensing board to confirm MRA participation and any additional licensing requirements prior to applying. 

U.S. Jurisdictions 

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Mexico
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Nothern Mariana Islands
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Puerto Rico
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia

Canadian Provinces/Territories 

  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • Newfoundland Labrador
  • New Brunswick
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan 

 

*Board’s stance on the updated agreement will be announced soon. Previously, the board accepted the 2013 NCARB-CALA Mutual Recognition Agreement. Contact your licensing board to confirm eligibility under the new 2025 NCARB-ROAC Mutual Recognition Agreement.