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Oregon
Your Home State — where your license was issued
This is where you hold your professional licenses. Oregon belongs to 1 interstate compact, which determines how far your license travels.
License Portability Summary
Oregon is your home state. You hold 1 interstate compact memberships. Your general portability rating is "difficult" for incoming professionals.
Interstate Compact Memberships
Oregon is a member of 1 interstate licensing compacts: Physical Therapy Compact.
Teaching License Reciprocity
Oregon teaching reciprocity: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification with additional Oregon-specific requirements.
Professional Engineer (PE) Comity
Oregon supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Oregon 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.
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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.