Occupational Therapy · NJ
Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to New Jersey 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
✓ Yes — compact transfer
Yes. New Jersey is a member of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact), so a Occupational Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in NJ 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 New Jersey
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council (Division of Consumer Affairs)
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ot ↗☎ 973-504-6570New Jersey military-spouse provision
Each New Jersey licensing board, including the OT Advisory Council, must issue a license to a qualifying nonresident military spouse by endorsement or reciprocity, or a temporary courtesy license, and military service experience counts toward required years of practice.
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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