by spiketwig » Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:37 pm
Yes I did this - my record was started in CA but I wanted to become registered in WA. They told me the same thing - wait until you're done testing (I guess maybe trying to switch messes up their system? who knows...) and then tell them before the transfer your record to the state. I called once I passed all the tests and told them I needed it transferred to WA. It did take several weeks (they send you some emails about Green Covers or something like that once it transfers) but I kinda think that's how long it takes to transfer your record to the state like, in general? I could be wrong though.
So... same experience as the other poster. Just make sure you call them as soon as you pass everything and catch them before they use up you free transfer on the wrong state. Never assume NCARB will do *anything* - call and bug them until they've assured you it's done. Preferably with a confirmation email. Also call your state licensing board to confirm they have actually received the record transfer once NCARB tells you it's gone through. Believe nothing until an actual human tells you that it's been done and they're holding it in their hand/see it on their screen.
I was kind of bugged out about the CSE thing too - like, if they transfer to CA by mistake am I stuck taking that thing? ugh.