Why the compact fits military life
PCS moves can land you in a new state every couple of years. A multistate license means many of those moves don’t require a brand-new license — as long as both your home state and your new station are compact states.
- One multistate license covers practice in all compact states.
- Your legal home state can stay stable even as you relocate.
- Military forms can help document your primary state of residence.
When you move to a non-compact station
If you’re stationed in a non-compact state, you’ll generally need that state’s license by endorsement. Many states also have military-spouse provisions to speed up licensure — ask that state’s board directly.
Keep residency and license type clear
Confirm your license is multistate in Nursys, and be deliberate about your primary state of residence. Use the compact state checker for any specific home-and-station combination.