MRI tech licensing & ARMRIT vs ARRT acceptance by state
Each sourced row cites an official state board, administrative-code, statute or legislature page. Last checked 2026-10-24. 6 states confirmed to require an MRI license or certification; 44 not confirmed.
Not legal or licensing advice. Laws and board rules change. Always confirm with the state licensing board before you take a job or apply. "Not confirmed" means we have not found an official state source that answers the question; it does not mean no license is required. Employers and accreditors may require ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT even where the state does not.
ARMRIT's own recognition page lists New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington and West Virginia as including ARMRIT in MRI licensing, and the Ohio Department of Health as recognizing ARMRIT. Each is checked against the state's own rule below.
| State | Requires an MRI license? | Credentials accepted | ARMRIT accepted? | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Alaska Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Arizona Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Arkansas Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| California Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Colorado Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Connecticut Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Delaware Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Florida Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Georgia Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Hawaii Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Idaho Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Illinois Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Indiana Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Iowa Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Kansas Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Kentucky Not confirmed | Not confirmed. HB 89 (2026) would have added MRI technologist licensure. Introduced Jan 7, 2026; sent to the House Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations committee Jan 14, 2026; no further action before the 2026 session ended. Not law. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Kentucky LRC, 26RS HB 89 Checked 2026-10-24 |
| Louisiana Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Maine Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Maryland Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Massachusetts Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Michigan Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Minnesota Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Mississippi Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Missouri Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Montana Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Nebraska Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Nevada Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| New Hampshire Confirmed | Yes: state license (magnetic resonance technologist) | ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT; plus a radiography course of study approved by ARMRIT or ARRT | Yes | N.H. Admin. Rules Plc 1304.02 Checked 2026-10-24 |
| New Jersey Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| New Mexico Confirmed | Yes: state license (MRI modality) | ARMRIT (RMRIT) or ARRT R.T.(MR) | Yes | 20.3.20.300-.301 NMAC Checked 2026-10-24 |
| New York Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| North Carolina Not confirmed | Not confirmed. HB 590 (Patient Safety in Medical Imaging) passed the House Jun 25, 2025; in Senate Rules and Operations since Jun 26, 2025. Not law. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | NC General Assembly, H590 Checked 2026-10-24 |
| North Dakota Confirmed | Yes: state license (MRI technologist) | ARMRIT or ARRT (MR); rule also allows actively working toward certification and other board-set requirements | Yes | N.D. Admin. Code 114-02-01-01 Checked 2026-10-24 |
| Ohio Not confirmed | No MRI tech license found (not confirmed). A facility rule applies to freestanding and mobile imaging centers. | At those centers the MRI technologist must be ARRT-registered (R, N, T or MR), ARMRIT-certified, or NMTCB-registered | Yes, at Ohio freestanding/mobile imaging centers (facility rule) | Ohio Adm. Code 3701-83-52 Checked 2026-10-24 |
| Oklahoma Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Oregon Confirmed | Yes: Board of Medical Imaging license to operate MRI equipment | ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT | Yes | OAR 337-010-0013 Checked 2026-10-24 |
| Pennsylvania Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Rhode Island Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| South Carolina Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| South Dakota Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Tennessee Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Texas Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Utah Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Vermont Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Virginia Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Washington Confirmed | Yes: state certification (MRI technologist), Dept. of Health, effective Aug 24, 2025 | Pass the ARRT or ARMRIT MRI exam, with ARRT- or ARMRIT-recognized education or pathway (or equivalent military training) | Yes | WAC 246-926-095 and -125 · WAC 246-926-125 Checked 2026-10-24 |
| West Virginia Confirmed | Yes: state license (MRI technology) | ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT, or another listed degree/credential (incl. ARRT R, N or T), plus a board-approved exam (75% to pass) | Yes | W. Va. Code 30-23-17 Checked 2026-10-24 |
| Wisconsin Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
| Wyoming Not confirmed | Not confirmed. We have not yet found an official state source on MRI tech licensing. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not yet sourced |
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