The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PT Compact) allows PTs and PTAs to practice across 40+ member states using compact privileges — without a full state application in each state.
The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is an interstate agreement that allows physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to hold one "home state" license and practice in other compact member states by activating compact privilege — a streamlined authorization that typically processes in 3–10 business days.
Create or log in to your account at FSBPT.org.
Choose the member states where you want to activate privileges.
Fees are typically $25–$30 per state — far less than a full application.
Compact privileges are typically issued in 3–10 business days.
Being a member state and issuing privileges are different things — 3 jurisdictions have enacted the PT Compact without issuing any yet. The Compact Eligibility Checker takes your home state and your destination and tells you whether a privilege is available today: 38 PT, 8 OT and 4 ASLP-IC jurisdictions are issuing as of 2026-08-27.
As of 2026. Always verify at PTCompact.org.
Compact privilege is NOT a separate license — it's authorization to practice in that state. If the compact ends or membership changes, privilege could be affected. Many experienced travelers maintain at least one traditional full license in their highest-volume states as a backup.
Yes, but only when you move and establish residency in a new compact member state. You would then apply for a new home state license in your new state. You cannot strategically choose a compact home state that differs from your primary residence.
If your home state license lapses, expires, or becomes encumbered, all compact privileges in other states automatically become invalid. Maintaining your home state license in good standing is essential for all your compact privileges to remain active.
Yes — the PT Compact covers both PTs and PTAs. PTAs holding an active, unencumbered NPTE-PTA license in a compact home state can activate compact privilege in other compact member states.
Not exactly. Compact privilege is an authorization to practice derived from your home state license. It's recognized by member states for the purpose of practicing PT. However, it's not a separate state license — it's contingent on your home state license remaining active and in good standing.