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Can a Licensed Psychologist transfer a license to Alabama as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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✓ Yes — compact transfer

Yes. Alabama is a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), so a Licensed Psychologist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in AL without re-applying. PSYPACT is robust for psychologist spouses — covers both telehealth and temp in-person across nearly 40 states.

Your psychology licensing board in Alabama

Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology
psychology.alabama.gov334-242-4127
Alabama military-spouse provision

Under the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act (Code of Alabama 31-1-6), licensing boards including the Board of Examiners in Psychology must issue a license or a temporary permit (valid at least 180 days) to the spouse of an active-duty service member stationed in Alabama who holds a comparable out-of-state license.

Official source ↗

About the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)

For licensed psychologists. Allows telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across member jurisdictions.

Official compact site ↗

All Psychology member states

39 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.

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All compacts for AlabamaPsychology 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