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

Data as of May 2026|Source: Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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⚠ VAEIA federal backstop

Not through the compact — Hawaii is not currently a Psychology compact member. A military-spouse Licensed Psychologist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires Hawaii to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.

Your psychology licensing board in Hawaii

Hawaii Board of Psychology (DCCA, Professional and Vocational Licensing)
cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/psychology
Hawaii military-spouse provision

Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing issues a temporary military spouse license to practice psychology, valid for the duration of the service members stationing in Hawaii, to a spouse accompanying an active-duty member on permanent-change-of-station orders who holds a license to practice in another U.S. jurisdiction.

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 HawaiiPsychology 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