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

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Physical Therapy Examining Board
dsps.wi.gov/Pages/BoardsCouncils/PT/Default.aspx608-266-2112
Wisconsin military-spouse provision

Under Wisconsin Statute 440.09, the Department of Safety and Professional Services and its credentialing boards, including the Physical Therapy Examining Board, must grant an expedited reciprocal credential to a service member, former service member, or their spouse who resides in Wisconsin and holds a qualifying out-of-state physical therapy license in good standing.

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 WisconsinPhysical 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