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Can a EMT transfer a license to Louisiana as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct (REPLICA) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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✓ Yes — compact transfer

Yes. Louisiana is a member of the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct (REPLICA), so a EMT holding a multistate/compact license can practice in LA without re-applying. REPLICA covers cross-state response privileges, not full license portability for routine employment. Spouses moving permanently may need state license + VAEIA portability.

Your state EMS licensing office in Louisiana

Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Louisiana Department of Health)
ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-emergency-medical-services/ems-credentialing
Louisiana military-spouse provision

A spouse of a US armed forces member assigned to duty in Louisiana, or who lists Louisiana as state of reference, is eligible for expedited processing of EMT or paramedic licensure under La. R.S. 37:3651.

Official source ↗

About the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct (REPLICA)

For EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics. Provides "day privilege" recognition between member states for EMS personnel responding to incidents that cross state lines or transferring patients.

Official compact site ↗

All EMS / Paramedic member states

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

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All compacts for LouisianaEMS / Paramedic 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