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Can a Physical Therapist transfer a license to Georgia 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. Georgia is a member of the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact), so a Physical Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in GA 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 Georgia

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)
sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-physical-therapy844-753-7825
Georgia military-spouse provision

Under O.C.G.A. 43-1-34, a military spouse with orders to a Georgia duty station may obtain an expedited license by endorsement from the Board of Physical Therapy, and may practice while the application is pending once it is submitted with all required documents.

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 GeorgiaPhysical 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