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

South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy (Department of Health)
doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/physical-therapy605-642-1600
South Dakota military-spouse provision

The South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy directs active-duty servicemembers and their spouses who are subject to a military transfer to South Dakota to contact the board office for a dedicated licensure application under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

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 DakotaPhysical 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