In the United States, each state has their own set of requirements to become a licensed professional and provide services to that state’s residents within the scope of that license, whether through in-person means or by Teletherapy. Licensure is generally stipulated for independent practice, as well as to fulfill particular professional functions (clinical testing, psychological assessments, home studies, etc.) and third-party payor requirements to meet insurance, company policies, state statute requirements.
There may be levels of licensure within each profession based on that state’s rules related to education, experience, supervision, and examination. Each state's boards will also outline the steps for license renewal, board complaints and violations, changes of address, and reciprocity considerations for clinicians who desire to add that state to their practice locations. Use the links below to find the appropriate licensing board for your state.
AlabamaAlabama Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy and Audiology | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas |
California | Colorado | ConnecticutConnecticut State Department of Public Health-Occupational Therapy Licensure | Delaware |
District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Board of Occupational Therapy | Florida | Georgia | GuamGuam Board of Allied Health Examiners |
Hawaii | IdahoIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses-State Occupational Therapy Licensure Board | Illinois | IndianaIndiana Professional Licensing Agency-Occupational Therapy Committee |
Minnesota | MississippiMississippi State Department of Health | Missouri Missouri Division of Professional Registration-Board of Occupational Therapy | Montana |
VirginiaVirginia Department of Health Professionals-Board of Medicine-Occupational Therapy | WashingtonWashington State Department of Health-Occupational Therapist | West Virginia | Wisconsin |
Wyoming |