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Occupational Therapy · WI

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

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board
dsps.wi.gov/Pages/BoardsCouncils/MEB/OT/Default.aspx608-266-2112
Wisconsin military-spouse provision

Under Wisconsin Statute 440.09, the Department of Safety and Professional Services and its credentialing boards, including the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board, must grant an expedited reciprocal credential to a service member, former service member, or their spouse who resides in Wisconsin and holds a qualifying out-of-state occupational therapy license in good standing.

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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 WisconsinOccupational 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