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Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)

PSYPACT lets licensed doctoral-level psychologists practice telepsychology and temporary in-person psychology across member states under a single authority, without needing a separate state license for each. It is the only compact built specifically around telepsychology.

Who can apply

PSYPACT is open to psychologists holding a doctoral degree (PsyD or PhD in psychology) and an active, unrestricted license in a PSYPACT member state. The applicant must hold the ASPPB E.Passport (which credentials the doctoral degree, internship, and exam history) and must designate one member state as their "home state" of legal residence and practice.

Applicants with disciplinary history, license restrictions, or pending board investigations are generally ineligible. PSYPACT covers telepsychology (E.Passport) and temporary in-person practice (IPC); enrollment in both is separate.

Member states

PSYPACT currently has 42 member jurisdictions that have enacted and implemented the compact, with several more in legislative pipeline.

Members: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

last_verified: 2026-05 · sourced from data/compacts.json

How to apply

Applications go through the PSYPACT Commission via the ASPPB E.Passport application portal. You apply for the E.Passport first (verifying your doctoral training and EPPP score), then request Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) from PSYPACT itself.

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Fees and processing time

The E.Passport fee is approximately $440 plus state-specific fees that vary by jurisdiction. PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) is approximately $40 annually. Total processing is typically 1-2 weeks once the E.Passport is complete. Confirm current fees directly with PSYPACT. last_verified: 2026-05.

How TeleVerify uses the PSYPACT

When your NPI lookup returns a doctoral-level psychology credential (PsyD, PhD-Psychology, Psychologist, or LP), TeleVerify auto-detects PSYPACT eligibility and asks you to confirm your APIT (telepsychology) and IPC (temporary in-person) authorities in your provider profile. Once confirmed, every telepsychology session where the patient is located in a PSYPACT member state is automatically classified as compliant_compact. Sessions where the patient is in a non-member state still require a direct state license.

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for PSYPACT?
Doctoral-level psychologists (PsyD or PhD in psychology) who hold an active, unrestricted license in a PSYPACT member state, have a current ASPPB E.Passport, and have no disciplinary actions or license restrictions.
What's the difference between APIT and IPC?
APIT (Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology) covers ongoing telepsychology practice with patients in any PSYPACT member state. IPC (Temporary Authorization to Practice) covers temporary in-person practice — for example, presenting at a conference or providing services during a brief visit — up to 30 days per calendar year.
Is New York currently a PSYPACT member?
No. New York, California, Oregon, Iowa, and several other states have not yet enacted the compact as of 2026-05. Check psypact.gov for the latest enacted-and-implemented status before relying on this list.
How does TeleVerify know I have an active E.Passport?
You confirm your APIT number in your provider profile. TeleVerify does not currently auto-verify with ASPPB; the profile field is self-attestation, captured at signup and on profile updates. We log the attestation timestamp on every compliance verification record.
What if I move my home state of residence?
You can change your home state of residence to any other PSYPACT member state where you hold an active license, but you'll need to update your APIT registration. PSYPACT requires that your home state license be active at all times.
Does PSYPACT apply to all forms of psychological practice?
PSYPACT covers psychological services delivered by licensed psychologists. Master's-level practitioners (LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs) are covered by the Counseling Compact, not PSYPACT. Clinical social workers are covered by the ASWB compact.
Can I prescribe under PSYPACT?
PSYPACT itself does not grant prescribing authority. Some PSYPACT-member states have separate prescriptive authority for psychologists (Louisiana, New Mexico, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois) under their own statutes — PSYPACT enrollment does not extend prescribing privileges to non-prescriptive-authority states.
⚖️ Reference information — not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with your compliance officer, state licensing board, or a telehealth attorney before relying on this for clinical or business decisions.

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