Information for Applicants
- License Requirements
- Apply for a License
- Respiratory Care Education Programs
- Career Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Applicants With Prior Criminal History
- Licensure And The Application Process Booklet
- Expedited Licensure for Military Personnel and Military Spouses/Domestic Partners
- Expedited Licensure for Refugees, Asylees, and Holders of Special Immigrant Visas
Professional License Portability and State Registration for Servicemembers and their Spouses
The federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) authorizes service members or their spouses who currently hold a valid license in good standing in another state, district, or territory to practice in California within the same profession or vocation, if they relocate to California because of military orders. For individuals who desire to practice in California under the terms of the SCRA, please visit: https://www.dca.ca.gov/military/federal.shtml.
