Psychology · NC
Can a Licensed Psychologist transfer a license to North Carolina 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. North Carolina is a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), so a Licensed Psychologist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in NC 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 North Carolina
North Carolina Psychology Board
www.ncpsychologyboard.org/applications ↗North Carolina military-spouse provision
The North Carolina Psychology Board licenses a military spouse who holds a current substantially equivalent license from another jurisdiction and waives the initial application fee (N.C. Gen. Stat. 93B-15.1).
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.