{"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":"Minnesota Board of Medical Practice \u2014 PT","board_parent_org":"Minnesota Department of Health","board_phone":"(612) 617-2130","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/minnesota-pt","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"The Board will not review an application until every required document (transcripts, recommendations, etc.) is received. Check your online checklist frequently.","title":"Incomplete Application Files"},{"description":"Fingerprint processing through the BCA and FBI can take several weeks. 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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Physical Therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"A notarized form with a 2x3 passport-type photograph affixed.","name":"Affidavit of Applicant","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Form completed by your university and mailed directly to the Board (for new graduates).","name":"Certification of Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Two forms completed by licensed Physical Therapists and mailed directly to the Board.","name":"Recommendation Forms","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board office via secure email or mail.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"minnesota-pt","state_name":"Minnesota","state_slug":"minnesota","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for a new user account on the Minnesota Health Licensing Boards (HLB) portal to begin the application process.","title":"Create Online Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the online application for 'Physical Therapist (New Grad)' and pay the required fees ($243.25 total, including application, initial license, and background check fees).","title":"Submit Application and Fees","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"After paying fees, you will receive an email from the Criminal Background Check Program (CBCP) with instructions and a fingerprint packet. 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