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

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (LLR)
llr.sc.gov/pt803-896-4655
South Carolina military-spouse provision

South Carolina Code 40-1-630 requires every professional and occupational board under Title 40, including the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, to issue a temporary professional license to the spouse of an active-duty servicemember assigned to South Carolina who holds a valid license in good standing from another state.

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 South CarolinaPhysical 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