Under reciprocity, when is a certificate of endorsement issued?

• A. The applicant must pass a New Jersey-specific exam.
• B. Only if the other state has equivalent or higher standards; no extra examination beyond fees.
• C. Reciprocity is automatic with no requirements.
• D. The applicant must complete a new residency requirement.

Answer: (B)

Reciprocity hinges on recognizing licenses from other states only when those states meet or exceed New Jersey’s standards for hearing aid dispensers. When the applicant can show that their home state requires at least the same level of competency and has no more restrictive practices, the board issues a certificate of endorsement. In that situation, the applicant does not have to take a New Jersey-specific exam; the process mainly involves verification of licensure in good standing and paying the endorsement fee. If the other state’s standards aren’t equivalent or higher, reciprocity doesn’t apply, and the applicant would need to satisfy New Jersey’s own licensing requirements, which could include additional testing or steps.