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Your Home State — where your license was issued

Indiana

Your Home State — where your license was issued

This is where you hold your professional licenses. Indiana belongs to 7 interstate compacts, which determines how far your license travels. It also has a universal-recognition law that accepts incoming professionals from other states.

Compact Memberships
7
Universal Recognition
Yes
Portability
Easy

License Portability Summary

Indiana is your home state. You hold 7 interstate compact memberships. Indiana has a universal license recognition law, meaning professionals licensed in other states can generally have their licenses recognized here. Your general portability rating is "easy" for incoming professionals.

Interstate Compact Memberships

Indiana is a member of 7 interstate licensing compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, EMS Compact (REPLICA), Counseling Compact, Occupational Therapy Compact.

Nursing — Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Both Indiana and Indiana are members of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you hold a multistate nursing license from Indiana, you can practice in Indiana without obtaining a separate license.

Teaching License Reciprocity

Indiana teaching reciprocity: NASDTEC member; reciprocal licensing for most certificate areas.

Professional Engineer (PE) Comity

Indiana supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Indiana 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 Indiana's requirements.

Military Spouse License Portability

Universal recognition covers military spouses; automatic recognition. 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

Enacted universal license recognition 2023; OT Compact went live March 9, 2026.

Official State Licensing Board

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

Indiana Licensing Board: https://www.in.gov/pla/
Law last updated: 2026Row last reviewed: Apr 17, 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.