Montana

Montana has a universal license recognition law. As a West Virginia-licensed professional, your license is generally recognized in Montana, subject to meeting basic eligibility requirements. This is the strongest form of license portability available. Universal recognition law with broad application; PSYPACT member since October 2025.

Montana 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 6 of these with West Virginia: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, Counseling Compact, Occupational Therapy Compact.

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

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

Montana supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from West Virginia 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 Montana's requirements.

Universal recognition covers military spouses; expedited processing. 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.

Joined PSYPACT October 2025.

For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official Montana licensing page at https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.