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Can a Physical Therapist transfer a license to Arizona as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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✓ Yes — compact transfer

Yes. Arizona is a member of the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact), so a Physical Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in AZ without re-applying. Compact privilege is purchased per state where you want to practice. Military spouses moving to a non-member state can use VAEIA 2022 portability.

Your physical therapy licensing board in Arizona

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
ptboard.az.gov602-274-0236
Arizona military-spouse provision

Under ARS 32-4302, a person married to an active duty armed forces member accompanying that member on a permanent change of station to a military installation in Arizona shall be issued a physical therapy license if licensed at the same practice level in another state for at least one year and otherwise qualified.

Official source ↗

About the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact)

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.

Official compact site ↗

All Physical Therapy member states

34 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.

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All compacts for ArizonaPhysical 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