How many states are in the Physical Therapy compact?

34 jurisdictions are members of the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) as of the latest data (effective since 2018). New states join frequently — verify on the official commission site.

What if my destination state isn't in the Physical Therapy compact?

VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a requires your destination state to recognize your valid out-of-state Physical Therapist license when you relocate due to military orders, even with no compact. The DoD reimburses up to $1,000 per PCS for relicensing fees.

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Profession Guide · Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist license portability for military spouses

For licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. Compact privilege allows you to practice in any other compact state for as long as your home license is valid.

Data as of May 2026|Source: Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) commission|Based on 34 member states

Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards

States that accept your license (34)

Tap a state to see the full transfer answer for Physical Therapists.

AZ · Arizona AR · Arkansas CO · Colorado DE · Delaware FL · Florida GA · Georgia IA · Iowa KS · Kansas KY · Kentucky LA · Louisiana ME · Maine MD · Maryland MS · Mississippi MO · Missouri MT · Montana NE · Nebraska NH · New Hampshire NJ · New Jersey NC · North Carolina ND · North Dakota OH · Ohio OK · Oklahoma OR · Oregon PA · Pennsylvania SC · South Carolina SD · South Dakota TN · Tennessee TX · Texas UT · Utah VA · Virginia WA · Washington WV · West Virginia WI · Wisconsin WY · Wyoming

States using the VAEIA backstop (16)

Not in the compact — VAEIA 2022 still requires recognition for spouses.

AL · Alabama AK · Alaska CA · California CT · Connecticut HI · Hawaii ID · Idaho IL · Illinois IN · Indiana MA · Massachusetts MI · Michigan MN · Minnesota NV · Nevada NM · New Mexico NY · New York RI · Rhode Island VT · Vermont

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