Psychology · MT
Can a Licensed Psychologist transfer a license to Montana 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
⚠ VAEIA federal backstop
Not through the compact — Montana is not currently a Psychology compact member. A military-spouse Licensed Psychologist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires Montana to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your psychology licensing board in Montana
Montana Board of Psychologists (DLI Business Standards Division)
boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/psychologists ↗☎ 406-444-6880Montana military-spouse provision
The Montana DLI Business Standards Division, which licenses psychologists, issues military spouses a provisional license that acts as a full active license for 60 days while credential verification is completed.
Official source ↗About the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
For licensed psychologists. Allows telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across member jurisdictions.
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