Kansas Board of EMS
Quick Answer
No. Kansas does not require out-of-state EMTs or paramedics to retake a cognitive exam — an active NREMT certification is accepted for reciprocity through Kansas Board of EMS. The state application fee is $50, and processing typically takes 4–6 Weeks.
How to transfer in 3 steps:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Background Check Mandate | Required — Kansas criminal history records check |
| NREMT Status Requirement | Accepted — NREMT satisfies the competency requirement |
| Average Processing Time | 4–6 Weeks |
Classification
Direct ReciprocityApplication Fee
$50
Background Check
Varies
Est. Total Cost
Varies
Background check vendor: Kansas criminal history records check. Protocol exam: None — NREMT accepted.
Kansas charges a $50 fee for the Recognition of Non-Kansas Credentials process.
NREMT does not charge to release your certification to a state EMS board. Where the destination state requires verification of your existing state license, the state that issued that license sets its own verification fee.
This is a fingerprint-based criminal history check. Results are transmitted directly to the state EMS bureau, so you cannot forward them yourself — register with the approved vendor under Kansas’s service code.
Your existing CE hours generally transfer, but they must meet Kansas's requirement at your certification level. Confirm any state-specific modules before you submit.
Hold current NREMT certification
NREMT certification is required for reciprocity in Kansas.
Complete a criminal history records check
Kansas requires a criminal history records check before it will recognize an out-of-state credential.
File the Recognition of Non-Kansas Credentials application
Submit this specific application — it is Kansas's named pathway — and pay the $50 fee.
Note your EMS Compact eligibility
Kansas is an EMS Compact member state, so providers licensed in other member states may qualify for a privilege to practice.
Await recognition
After payment, Kansas emails documentation to complete the process, including any required waiver.
Active NREMT Certification
Authorize NREMT to release your verification to Kansas Board of EMS. NREMT does not charge for this release.
Current State License Verification
An official verification form from your home state EMS bureau confirming your license is active and in good standing.
Fingerprint Background Check
Kansas criminal history records check — required for all reciprocity applicants.
Continuing Education Hours
24 CE hours at the EMT-Basic level (more for AEMT/Paramedic). Confirm any Kansas-specific modules such as trauma or pediatric hours.
Completed State Application
Submit the Kansas Board of EMS reciprocity application and confirm the current fee directly with the office.
Government-Issued ID
A valid driver's license or passport for identity verification.
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Requirements, fees, and timelines are estimates for planning. Always confirm directly with Kansas Board of EMS before applying.
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