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Can a Audiologist transfer a license to New Mexico as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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⚠ VAEIA federal backstop

Not through the compact — New Mexico is not currently a Audiology / SLP compact member. A military-spouse Audiologist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires New Mexico to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.

Your audiology / speech-language pathology board in New Mexico

New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board (Regulation and Licensing Department)
www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/speech-language-pathology-audiology-and-hearing-aid-dispensing-practices505-476-4622
New Mexico military-spouse provision

Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 requires every RLD board that issues occupational or professional licenses, including the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board, to provide expedited licensure to military spouses holding a current out-of-state license in good standing.

Official source ↗

About the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)

For audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Allows compact privilege to practice in member states without separate licensure.

Official compact site ↗

All Audiology / SLP member states

29 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.

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All compacts for New MexicoAudiology / SLP portability — all states →License portability checker →MyCAA: $4,000 for relicensing →
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards