Oregon

Oregon shares only 1 interstate compact with South Dakota: 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.

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

South Dakota 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 portability from South Dakota 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.

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

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.

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

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.