In 2023, the SCRA (50 U.S.C. § 4025(a)) was amended to add a provision to facilitate professional license portability for servicemembers and their spouses who are relocating to another state pursuant to military orders. In December 2024, the SCRA was amended again to clarify those requirements.
For more information on how to apply for your license using the SCRA pathway, please review the policy below and reach out to the individual Board using the information below, or by accessing the Board's website.
Licensure under Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act
Comprehensive List of Professions regulated through the Department of Health Professions with links to the respective licensing board information.
Extension of renewal requirements for deployed military and spouses
Virginia law (§54.1-117) allows active duty service people or their spouses who are deployed outside the U.S. to have an extension of time for any requirement or fee pertaining to renewal until 60 days after the person’s return from deployment or overseas assignment. The extension cannot last beyond 5 years past the expiration date for the license. For more information, please read policy 76-80.12 and contact the applicable board for your license.