MERITS FOR PROFESSIONAL LICENSING

Delivering Better
Service to Those Who Serve

Streamlining professional licensing portability
for military spouses and veterans

14.5%

military spouses move across state lines every year*

33%

of military spouses hold a state-issued license for work*

83%

of military spouses report issues with licensing

33%

credentialed military spouses gave up their license after a move**

*Department of Defense data, 2021 
** Military Family Advisory Network, 2019

One-stop shop

for military families’ professional license transfers

Expert assistance

including live telephone support and public outreach

No System Overhauls

fits with your licensing boards’ existing processes

Built-in reporting

for insights on the impact to military families

Enroll

Spouses or veterans enroll on your reciprocity website or app.

Identify reciprocity requirements

The app displays the steps and documentation required for transferring their license.

License verification

Merit takes care of license verification, interfacing with the previous state’s licensing board.

Provide required documentation

The license holder can upload any required documentation, such as military orders, discharge orders, or a marriage certificate.

Progress monitoring

The app keeps track of current status as the license and documentation get verified.

Digital licenses

As soon as reciprocity is granted, they receive a digital version of their new license through the app, which potential employers can instantly verify.

Help military spouses and veterans get jobs months or weeks faster

Make your existing laws work for
military families

Measure the impact on families
and communities