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

Montana Board of Physical, Rehabilitative, and Developmental Health Care Professionals (Board of Physical Therapy Examiners)
boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/physical-therapy-examiners406-444-6880
Montana military-spouse provision

A spouse of an active-duty service member stationed in Montana who holds a physical therapy license in good standing in another state may obtain a temporary license to practice, valid for three years, from the licensing division that regulates physical therapists.

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 MontanaPhysical 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