Occupational Therapy · AL
Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to Alabama as a military spouse?
Data as of May 2026|Source: Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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✓ Yes — compact transfer
Yes. Alabama is a member of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact), so a Occupational Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in AL without re-applying. Compact provides clear portability — military spouses with OT licenses should join the compact for maximum flexibility.
Your occupational therapy licensing board in Alabama
Alabama military-spouse provision
Under the Alabama Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act, implemented by the Occupational Therapy board rule 625-X-7-.03, an eligible spouse of active-duty or transitioning military personnel receives expedited licensure and is exempted from the initial license fee.
Official source ↗About the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact)
For Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants. Privilege-based practice in member states.
Official compact site ↗All Occupational Therapy member states
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