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North Dakota licenses Marriage and Family Therapists through the North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board. Licensure generally requires a master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy (or a closely related field with MFT coursework), a period of post-degree supervised clinical experience, and a passing score on the National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination. Verify current licensing, MFT Licensure Compact, supervised-experience, renewal, and continuing-education requirements directly with the North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board.
Reportedly requires at minimum a master's degree in marriage and family therapy (or a related field) including a 12-month practicum component. Verify exact degree and coursework requirements with the Board.
Reportedly requires passage of the AMFTRB national examination (taken after associate licensure is approved), followed by a state exam prior to full LMFT licensure. Verify the current required examination(s) with the Board.
Reportedly requires approximately two calendar years (at least 3,000 hours) of supervised clinical experience, including at least about 200 hours of direct supervision by an LMFT. Verify the exact hour totals and supervision requirements with the Board.
The state has not enacted the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Compact. Marriage and family therapists must hold a license issued by this state to practice here, and any compact privilege held elsewhere does not authorize practice in this state.
There is no enacted interstate MFT Licensure Compact confirmed for North Dakota; the profession has pursued state-by-state portability rather than a traditional compact. Verify current status with the Board and AMFTRB.
License portability may be available by endorsement and, where the state participates, through the MFT Licensure Compact. Verify endorsement eligibility and compact participation with the North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board.
Telehealth marriage and family therapy practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board.
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Marriage and family therapist licensing laws, board rules, education and examination requirements, MFT Licensure Compact participation, supervised-experience rules, and renewal/continuing-education requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state licensing board.