Occupational Therapy · NM
Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to New Mexico as a military spouse?
Data as of May 2026|Source: Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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⚠ VAEIA federal backstop
Not through the compact — New Mexico is not currently a Occupational Therapy compact member. A military-spouse Occupational Therapist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires New Mexico to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your occupational therapy licensing board in New Mexico
New Mexico Occupational Therapy Practice Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division)
www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions ↗New Mexico military-spouse provision
NMAC 16.20.12 (the Occupational Therapy board rule) provides expedited licensure and waiver of initial licensing fees for military service members, their spouses and dependents, and veterans who hold a current out-of-state license in good standing meeting New Mexico minimum requirements.
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.