New Mexico Teacher Reciprocity Agreements

New Mexico offers teachers from out-of-state the ability to earn New Mexico teaching certification based on previous experience, education and certification from other states. Applicants will need to complete the following:

• Earned Bachelor's Degree or higher (from accredited institution)
• Provide a copy of at least 1 current valid teaching license issued by a state education agency, Department of Defense School or foreign country that is comparable to the license they are seeking
• Have completed a standard or alternative teacher preparation program
• Provide copies of test scores for exams required to receive the license
• Provide evidence of having satisfactorily taught under their out-of-state/country licenses; or combination of valid licenses

For more information, explore the New Mexico Public Education Department website or call (505) 827-5821.

The following are member states of the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement who have signed reciprocity agreements with New Mexico.

Alabama	Indiana	New Hampshire	Texas
Arizona	Kansas	New Jersey	Utah
Arkansas	Louisiana	New York	Vermont
California	Maine	North Carolina	Virginia
Colorado	Maryland	North Dakota	Washington
Connecticut	Massachusetts	Oklahoma	West Virginia
Delaware	Michigan	Oregon	Wisconsin
Florida	Mississippi	Pennsylvania	Wyoming
Georgia	Missouri	Rhode Island
Hawaii	Montana	South Carolina
Idaho	Nebraska	South Dakota
Illinois	Nevada	Tennessee