{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Arkansas State Medical Board \u2014 OT Section","board_parent_org":"Arkansas Department of Health","board_phone":"(501) 296-1802","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/arkansas-ot","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Attempting to complete fingerprints before receiving the Board's acknowledgement email and FileID will result in an unsuccessful transmission.","title":"Premature Fingerprinting"},{"description":"Failure to have the required affidavits notarized or using a notary whose commission has expired.","title":"Missing Notarization"},{"description":"Lengthy or gaps in work history that are not fully documented can lead to extended investigation times.","title":"Incomplete Work History"},{"description":"Waiting for transcripts or out-of-state license verifications is the most common cause of processing delays.","title":"Third-Party Document Delays"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"OT Compact (Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact)","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:28.570598+00:00","credential_type":"Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)","description":"Apply for a Arkansas Occupational Therapist credential. 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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Occupational therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current NBCOT certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":0.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"A 5-page application form with original signatures in dark ink.","name":"Completed Application Form","url":"https://www.armedicalboard.org/Professionals/OT.aspx","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"The Medical Practices Act and Rules Affidavit, which must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public.","name":"Notarized Affidavit","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Must be sent directly from your accredited occupational therapy school to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official verification of certification and score transfer requested through NBCOT.","name":"NBCOT Score Report","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/","url_label":"Request NBCOT Verification"},{"description":"A recent passport-quality photograph must be attached to the application.","name":"Passport-Style Photo","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization papers.","name":"Proof of Citizenship","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Verification of all professional licenses ever held in other states, sent directly from the respective boards.","name":"License Verifications","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"arkansas-ot","state_name":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Obtain the official OT/OTA Application Packet from the Arkansas State Medical Board website. This packet contains all necessary forms and detailed instructions.","title":"Download the Application Packet","url":"https://www.armedicalboard.org/Professionals/OT.aspx","url_label":"Download OT Application Packet"},{"description":"Successfully complete the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Request that your official score report and verification be sent directly to the Arkansas State Medical Board.","title":"Pass the NBCOT Examination","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/","url_label":"Visit NBCOT"},{"description":"Complete the application forms, including the notarized affidavit. Mail the hard copy with original signatures and the required fee to the Board office. Electronic or faxed applications are not accepted.","title":"Submit Application via Mail","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once the Board receives and initializes your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email containing your FileID. Do not proceed with fingerprinting until you receive this email.","title":"Wait for Acknowledgement","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Arkansas residents must submit fingerprints electronically via an approved LiveScan vendor. Out-of-state applicants must use FD-258 fingerprint cards. Follow the specific instructions provided in your acknowledgement email.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":"https://www.armedicalboard.org/Professionals/OT.aspx","url_label":"View Fingerprint Instructions"},{"description":"Use your FileID to log into the Applicant Portal to monitor the status of your application and check for any missing documents.","title":"Track Application Status","url":"https://www.armedicalboard.org/Professionals/ApplicantPortal.aspx","url_label":"Access Applicant Portal"}],"temp_license_available":true,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-05-24T10:30:36.649907+00:00","verify_license_url":null}