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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
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✓ 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.html888-473-4858
Illinois 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.

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All compacts for IllinoisPsychology 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