Virginia

Virginia has a universal license recognition law. As a North Dakota-licensed professional, your license is generally recognized in Virginia, subject to meeting basic eligibility requirements. This is the strongest form of license portability available. Universal recognition enacted 2024; strong compact participation and military support.

Virginia is a member of 7 compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, EMS Compact (REPLICA), Counseling Compact, Occupational Therapy Compact. You share 6 of these with North Dakota: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, EMS Compact (REPLICA), Counseling Compact.

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

Teaching license portability from North Dakota to Virginia: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification with endorsement review. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

Virginia supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from North Dakota 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 Virginia's requirements.

Universal recognition covers military spouses; strong military community support. 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.

OT Compact went live in Virginia 2026, joining IN/OH/MN/WV as the fifth active OT Compact state; enacted universal license recognition 2024.

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