Candidates Who Are Taking the NARM Examination for State Recognition

Many states use the NARM Examination as part of their process for state recognition. In these states, midwives who are already CPMs may have a simplified route to legal recognition. Midwives who are not yet CPMs must meet the licensure criteria for the specific state, and will register for the NARM examination through their state agency. After passing the NARM examination and receiving state licensure, the midwife may apply for CPM certification through the “Midwives from States/Countries with Legal Recognition” category if their state/country is listed.

If the candidate is from a state with legal recognition planning to take the NARM Examination through the state agency, the following information applies:

1. The state agency will determine which candidates are eligible to take the NARM Examination. All documentation for eligibility is processed through the state agency. When the candidate has met the eligibility requirements, they will receive a packet of information from the state agency, which will include:
   1. The Candidate Information Booklet: the study outline (test specifications) and reference list.
   2. The candidate application form to register for the NARM Examination
2. The candidate must send the application form and appropriate fee as instructed by the agency. Some states collect the applications and the fees, and other states ask the candidate to send the application and fee directly to NARM. If the fee is sent directly to NARM, it must be in the form of a money order, certified check, or credit card; personal checks are not accepted. All fees must be paid in U.S. funds. All fees are non-refundable.
3. To verify registration for the examination through the agency, please contact the state agency. In the cases where the applications and fees have been sent directly to NARM, NARM will notify the state agency of those who have registered for the examination. In either case, verification is done through the state agency.
4. The examination is given in two parts, with 3 hours allotted for each part.
5. The agency will notify NARM of the candidates who have established eligibility through the state. NARM will send an Intent Form to each candidate describing the process and the fees. When NARM has received the testing fee, the candidate’s name will be entered into the registration database. NARM’s testing company will contact the candidate about registering for the exam on the date and site of their choosing. NARM’s testing company will send an admission letter to each candidate with the date, time, and location of the exam. The candidate will usually receive their test results by email from NARM’s testing company within seven business days. NARM will notify the state agency of the test results for each candidate who has registered through their process