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What is the difference between state agencies administering and accepting a NASCLA Accredited Examination?

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Administering state agencies use a NASCLA Accredited Examination as their agency’s state specific trade examination. You may apply directly with an administering state agency to take a NASCLA Accredited Examination or through NASCLA. All administering state agencies are also accepting state agencies.

Accepting state agencies will accept a NASCLA Accredited Examination as a waiver in place of their state specific trade examination.

Is the NASCLA Accredited Examination Program considered a “National License”?

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No, it is not a license or certification. A NASCLA Exam eliminates the trade requirement for participating state agencies. Once you have passed a NASCLA Exam, you will still have to contact the state licensing agency to apply for your license and meet any additional requirements.

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