Occupational Therapy · IL
Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to Illinois as a military spouse?
Data as of May 2026|Source: Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards
⚠ VAEIA federal backstop
Not through the compact — Illinois is not currently a Occupational Therapy compact member. A military-spouse Occupational Therapist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires Illinois to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your occupational therapy licensing board in Illinois
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Occupational Therapy Licensure Board
idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/boards/occtherapy.html ↗☎ 888-473-4858Illinois military-spouse provision
IDFPR gives an expedited initial review (completed within 30 days) of license applications from active-duty service members and their spouses, including the occupational therapy licenses IDFPR issues.
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
30 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.