Psychology · NY
Can a Licensed Psychologist transfer a license to New York 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 — New York is not currently a Psychology compact member. A military-spouse Licensed Psychologist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires New York to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your psychology licensing board in New York
New York State Board for Psychology (NYSED Office of the Professions)
www.op.nysed.gov/professions/psychology/license-requirements ↗New York military-spouse provision
The NYSED Office of the Professions provides spouses of active-duty military an expedited psychology license application and a temporary practice permit when they hold a substantially equivalent out-of-state 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
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