Interstate compacts are vital to keeping Washington’s work­force and communities strong. They help skilled professionals continue their careers when they move between states — especially for military spouses — reducing red tape in added financial expenses of fees and additional licensing requirements and addressing critical workforce shortages in various industries.

Interstate compacts are built upon a foundation of patient protection; it establishes a unified, coordinated database and reporting system across all member states, ensuring that any adverse action taken against a provider is immediately visible and applicable across the compact, contributing to high safety standards.

States can see the difference these compacts make, from a teacher able to start work right away to a military spouse who doesn’t have to reapply for a license. States have always led the way in solving prob­lems, but NCIC helps give them the tools and partnerships to do it faster and better.