Psychology · IL
Can a Licensed Psychologist transfer a license to Illinois as a military spouse?
Data as of May 2026|Source: Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards
✓ Yes — compact transfer
Yes. Illinois is a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), so a Licensed Psychologist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in IL 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 Illinois
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (licenses Clinical Psychologists)
idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/psych.html ↗☎ 888-473-4858Illinois military-spouse provision
IDFPR grants military service members and their spouses an expedited initial review completed within 30 days for any IDFPR license application, which includes the Clinical Psychologist 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.