Psychology · SC
Can a Licensed Psychologist transfer a license to South 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. South Carolina is a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), so a Licensed Psychologist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in SC 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 South Carolina
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology (SC LLR)
llr.sc.gov/psych ↗South Carolina military-spouse provision
Under S.C. Code 40-1-630, any Title 40 board including the Board of Examiners in Psychology must issue a one-year temporary professional license to the spouse of an active-duty member assigned to South Carolina once licensure requirements are met.
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.