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Connecticut Occupational Therapist License

Connecticut DPH — OT Licensure

Total Fee
$200
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
Temp License
Available
See board

What You'll Need

  • Official Transcripts — Must be sent directly from the accredited OT program to the DPH.
  • NBCOT Score Report — Official results sent directly from NBCOT. NBCOT Website
  • Verification of Licensure — Official verification from every state where a license is or has ever been held.
  • Recent Photograph — A passport-style photo to be uploaded with the online application.

How to Apply

  1. Create an eLicense Account ▾
    Register for a new account on the Connecticut eLicense portal to begin the application process.
    Register on eLicense
  2. Submit Online Application ▾
    Complete the online Occupational Therapist application and pay the $200 initial application fee.
    Start Application
  3. Request Official Transcripts ▾
    Arrange for your educational institution to send official transcripts directly to the DPH verifying your degree and graduation date.
  4. Submit NBCOT Scores ▾
    Request that the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) send your official examination score report directly to the DPH.
  5. Verify Out-of-State Licenses ▾
    If you hold or have held a license in another state, request official verification from each state board to be sent directly to the Connecticut DPH.
  6. Upload Required Photo ▾
    Attach a recent photograph of yourself to the online application as part of the identification process.
Total Fee
$200
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Available

Transfer License

Requirements ▾
Occupational therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current NBCOT certification.
Apply to transfer

Steps

  1. Verify Current License ▾
    Ensure you hold a current, valid license in good standing in another state with standards equal to or higher than Connecticut.
  2. Submit Endorsement Application ▾
    Apply online via the eLicense portal and pay the $200 fee.
    Apply Online
  3. Submit State Statutes/Regulations ▾
    You must ensure that the current licensure standards (statutes and regulations) of the state where you are currently licensed are forwarded directly to the CT DPH.
  4. NBCOT Certification Verification ▾
    Arrange for an official NBCOT Certification Verification Letter to be sent directly to the DPH.
Total Fee
$0
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Connecticut DPH — OT Licensure

Keeping Your License Active

Connecticut Occupational Therapist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the Connecticut DPH — OT Licensure for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

Renew on the board site

Fees

ItemAmount
Application$200
Endorsement application$200
Fingerprint check$35-$50 (varies by state)
Temporary permitSee board

Slow Downs

Missing Out-of-State Statutes ▾
Endorsement applicants often forget to have their current state board send the official statutes and regulations, which is required for the DPH to compare standards.
Third-Party Document Delays ▾
Waiting for transcripts or NBCOT scores to be sent directly from the source can take several weeks; request these as early as possible.
Incomplete Verification ▾
Failure to provide verification from every single state where a license was previously held, even if expired, will stall the application.

Board Info

Connecticut DPH — OT Licensure
Phone(860) 509-7603
Webportal.ct.gov/DPH
Sources
Connecticut DPH — OT Licensure
Last verified 2026-02-25