This section was created to comply with the Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA), 50 U.S.C. § 4025a. The purpose of which is to enhance portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses when they must relocate due to military orders. All active-duty servicemembers and their spouses who have moved to a location outside the jurisdiction of the licensing authority that issued the covered license or certificate may apply for a Military License. This license shall be issued for a period of one (1) year and is renewable, without fee, upon request of the servicemember or spouse for the duration of the military orders provided.

1. (1) Each applicant for Military License shall meet the following requirements:
2. (A) Have actively used the license or certificate during the two (2) years immediately preceding the move;
3. (B) Remain in good standing with:
4. (i) The licensing authority that issued the covered license or certificate; and
5. (ii) Every other licensing authority that issued a certificate valid for a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied in the new jurisdiction.
6. (C) Submittal to the authority of the Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements.
7. (2) Each applicant for Military License shall provide the following requirements:
8. (A) Submittal of the Military License application;
9. (B) Payment of the fee as provided in the fee schedule;
10. (C) A copy of the relevant military orders;
11. (D) A copy of the applicants military identification;
12. (E) License verifications for the states in which the servicemember or spouse is licensed; and
13. (F) Attestation of Fitness to Practice.

Added at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25