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North Dakota Respiratory Therapist License

North Dakota Board of Respiratory Care

Total Fee
$100
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
Temp License
Not available
See board

What You'll Need

  • Notarized Application Form — The official NDSBRC application form, signed and notarized. Download Form
  • Official Transcripts — Transcripts must be sent directly from your educational institution to the board office.
  • NBRC Certificate — A photocopy of your original NBRC registry or certification certificate.
  • Criminal History Record Check — Results from a statewide and nationwide background check.
  • Application Fee — A fee of $80 made payable to the North Dakota Board of Respiratory Care.

How to Apply

  1. Education ▾
    Graduate from a respiratory care training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
    Find Accredited Programs
  2. National Certification ▾
    Pass the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and the Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) administered by the NBRC to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
    NBRC Website
  3. Download Application ▾
    Obtain the official application form from the North Dakota Board of Respiratory Care (NDSBRC) website. Note that the board uses paper-based applications.
    NDSBRC Homepage
  4. Notarization ▾
    Complete the application form and have your signature notarized by a licensed Notary Public.
  5. Background Check ▾
    Submit to a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check as required by the board for initial licensure.
  6. Submit Application Packet ▾
    Mail the notarized application, the $80 fee (check or money order), official transcripts, and a copy of your NBRC certificate to the board office in Bismarck.
Total Fee
$100
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available

Transfer License

Requirements ▾
Respiratory Therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.

Steps

  1. Verify Out-of-State License ▾
    Ensure you hold a current, unrestricted license in good standing in another state with substantially equivalent requirements.
  2. Request License Verifications ▾
    Contact each state where you hold or have held a license and request an official verification be sent directly to the NDSBRC.
    Verification Portal
  3. Submit ND Application ▾
    Complete the standard application form, mark it for reciprocity/endorsement, and include the $80 fee.
    NDSBRC Website
  4. Background Check ▾
    Complete the required statewide and nationwide criminal history record check.
Total Fee
$50
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
North Dakota Board of Respiratory Care

Keeping Your License Active

North Dakota Respiratory Therapist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the North Dakota Board of Respiratory Care for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

Fees

ItemAmount
Application$100
Endorsement application$100
Fingerprint check$35-$50 (varies by state)
Temporary permitSee board
Renewal50.0

Slow Downs

Lack of Notarization ▾
Applications submitted without a notary seal are considered incomplete and will be returned.
Transcript Delivery ▾
Transcripts must come directly from the school; student-delivered copies are typically not accepted.
Background Check Processing ▾
Nationwide background checks can take several weeks to process through the BCI and FBI.
Verification Delays ▾
Waiting for other state boards to send official license verifications can stall the endorsement process.

Questions

What is the annual license renewal fee? ▾
The renewal fee is $80, due annually by December 31st.
How many continuing education (CE) hours are required? ▾
Licensed respiratory therapists must complete 10 clock hours of board-approved CE annually.
When does my North Dakota RT license expire? ▾
Licenses expire annually on January 31st.
Does North Dakota offer a temporary or provisional license? ▾
No, North Dakota law does not currently provide for temporary or limited permits for respiratory therapists.
Who manages the North Dakota Board of Respiratory Care? ▾
The board is managed by the Administrative Professional Team (APT) of North Dakota, and they can be reached at ndsbrc@aptnd.com.

Board Info

North Dakota Board of Respiratory Care
Phone(701) 328-8600
Sources
Last verified 2026-02-25