OAR 331-010-0055
Military Spouse or Domestic Partner Temporary Authorization to Practice


(1) Pathway 1 – Military Spouse or Domestic Partner
(a) Pursuant to ORS 676.308 (Authorization for military spouse or domestic partner to practice health profession), “military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon.
(b) A military spouse or domestic partner holding a temporary authorization to practice in a profession under the Office’s authority may perform services within the profession.
(c) A temporary authorization may be immediately issued to a military spouse or domestic partner; it is valid for three months and may not be renewed.
(2) Pathway 2 – Military Spouse
(a) Pursuant to 2019 Senate Bill 688, “military spouse” is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon.
(b) A military spouse holding a temporary authorization to practice in a profession under the Office’s authority may perform services within the profession.
(3) A temporary authorization will be issued to a military spouse and is valid until the earliest of the following:
(a) Two years after the date of issuance;
(b) The term of service of the military service members ends in Oregon; or
(c) The date the military spouse’s authorization issued by another state expires.
(4) The temporary authorization is not renewable.

Source: Rule 331-010-0055 — Military Spouse or Domestic Partner Temporary Authorization to Practice, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=331-010-0055.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 331-010-0055’s source at or​.us