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Occupational Therapy · AZ

Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to Arizona 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. Arizona is a member of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact), so a Occupational Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in AZ 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 Arizona

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
ot.az.gov602-589-8352
Arizona military-spouse provision

Under A.R.S. 32-4302, a spouse of an active-duty service member accompanying the member on a permanent change of station to Arizona who holds a license in good standing in another state is granted licensure without examination, and this universal-recognition statute applies to the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.

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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

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

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All compacts for ArizonaOccupational Therapy 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