Arizona

Arizona has a universal license recognition law. As a Louisiana-licensed professional, your license is generally recognized in Arizona, subject to meeting basic eligibility requirements. This is the strongest form of license portability available. First state to pass universal license recognition (2019); recognizes any valid out-of-state license.

Arizona is a member of 6 compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, Counseling Compact, Occupational Therapy Compact. You share 5 of these with Louisiana: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, Counseling Compact, Occupational Therapy Compact.

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

Teaching license portability from Louisiana to Arizona: NASDTEC member; accepts out-of-state certificates with fingerprint clearance. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

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

Universal recognition law covers military spouses; temporary license within 7 days. 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.

Pioneer of universal recognition; expanded to cover more professions 2023.

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