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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":"Must be notarized and include a 2.5x3 inch color photo of your head and shoulders.","name":"Universal Licensure Application (Form 1)","url":"https://wvbopt.wv.gov/Pages/Forms.aspx","url_label":"Download Form 1"},{"description":"Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board via email (wvbopt@wv.gov) or mail.","name":"Official Conferred Transcript","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official scores must be transferred via FSBPT.","name":"NPTE Score Report","url":"https://www.fsbpt.org","url_label":"Request Score Transfer"},{"description":"Fingerprint-based state and federal background check results processed through IdentoGO.","name":"Criminal History Record Check Results","url":"https://www.identogo.com","url_label":"IdentoGO Website"},{"description":"Required for Universal Licensure; submit a copy of a WV driver's license, ID, or voter registration card.","name":"Proof of West Virginia Residency","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"west-virginia-pt","state_name":"West Virginia","state_slug":"west-virginia","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Download and complete the Universal Licensure Application (Form 1). 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This should only be done AFTER submitting your application and paying the fees.","title":"Complete Criminal History Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Request official conferred transcripts to be sent directly from your school to the Board. Ensure your NPTE scores are transferred to West Virginia.","title":"Submit Required Supporting Documents","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once all documents, background check results, and exam scores are verified, the Board will issue your license. You can print your license from the online portal.","title":"License Issuance","url":"https://wvbopt.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx","url_label":"Print License"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-05-24T08:41:24.827273+00:00","verify_license_url":null}