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Idaholicense portability inOregon
Limited Portability — shares only 1 compact with home

Oregon

Shared Compacts
1
Universal Recognition
No
Nursing (NLC)
No
Portability
Difficult

License Portability Summary

Oregon shares only 1 interstate compact with Idaho: Physical Therapy Compact. Most professions will require a separate state licensing process. Very few compact memberships; was the first state to sign the PT Compact (2016); NLC legislation introduced 2025.

Interstate Compact Memberships

Oregon is a member of 1 compacts: Physical Therapy Compact. You share 1 of these with Idaho: Physical Therapy Compact.

Nursing — Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Idaho is an NLC member, but Oregon is not. Your multistate NLC license does not cover practice in Oregon. You will need to apply for a separate Oregon nursing license.

Teaching License Reciprocity

Teaching license portability from Idaho to Oregon: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification with additional Oregon-specific requirements. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

Professional Engineer (PE) Comity

Oregon supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Idaho can apply for licensure by comity, which is a streamlined process using your NCEES Record. This typically requires verifying your education, exam passage, and experience meet Oregon's requirements.

Military Spouse License Portability

Expedited processing for military spouses; temporary license available. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), updated December 2024, all states are now required to recognize valid professional licenses from other states for military personnel and their spouses.

Recent Legislative Changes

PT Compact confirmed active and issuing privileges; NLC legislation introduced 2025.

Official State Licensing Board

For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official Oregon licensing page at https://www.oregon.gov/. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.

Oregon Licensing Board: https://www.oregon.gov/
Law last updated: 2025Row last reviewed: May 7, 2026

Interstate compact memberships and universal-recognition laws are updated regularly — always confirm with the destination state's licensing board before relocating or practicing. Coverage varies by profession (nursing, psychology, PT, counseling, engineering, teaching, real estate). Data reflects laws in effect as of early 2026.