Occupational Therapist Licensure in Maine
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Timeline 2-4 weeks
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Initial Costs $91
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Renewal Costs $60
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CE Requirements 10 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Maine, you'll be working with the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. You will submit your application through the Maine Regulatory Licensing & Permitting portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your NBCOT verification and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Request Your Documents: Head over to your university registrar and the NBCOT to request your official documents. These must be sent directly from the source to the Board. You can't send these yourself, so hit submit on those requests early.
- Complete the Online Application: Create an account or log in to the online portal. Select "Occupational Therapist" and follow the prompts to fill out your personal and professional information.
- Background Check: Maine requires a Criminal History Records Check. You will pay the fee for this directly within your online application. Once you've paid, follow the specific instructions provided by the Board to complete the process (this may involve a name-based check or fingerprinting depending on your specific status).
- Pay and Submit: Review your application, pay the license application fee, and hit submit. Keep an eye on your email for any follow-up requests from the Board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and employment history for the past few years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school) and NBCOT Verification of Certification (sent directly from NBCOT).
- Exams: No Jurisprudence Exam is currently required for initial licensure.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Maine:
- Application Fee: $40
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $21 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $91
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Maine Occupational Therapist renewal happens annually and is due by March 31st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $60.
Note: While your license is renewed every year, you are only required to complete and report your 36 hours of continuing education every two years.
CE Requirements
10 Contact Hours required every year.
Deadline: March 31st annually.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: you can complete all 10 hours online! Maine does not currently place a limit on home-study or distance learning formats.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy or interprofessional practice. The board generally accepts courses from AOTA-approved providers, and general portals like MedBridge are accepted as long as the content meets professional development standards.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics (1 contact hour)
- Jurisprudence: No specific law exam or quiz is required for renewal.
- No other specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR, first aid, business management, marketing, or personal growth/self-help courses.
New Licensee Rule: If you are renewing for the first time and your license was issued for less than a full year, you must complete 1 hour of ethics and 5 contact hours (half the standard requirement).
Reporting: Audit-based. You do not need to submit certificates during renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:
- Address: 35 State House Sta Augusta, ME 04333-0035
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (207) 624-8624
- Fax: (207) 624-8637
- Email: occ.board@maine.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Maine, you'll be working with the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. You will submit your application through the Maine Regulatory Licensing & Permitting portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your NBCOT verification and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Request Your Documents: Head over to your university registrar and the NBCOT to request your official documents. These must be sent directly from the source to the Board. You can't send these yourself, so hit submit on those requests early.
- Complete the Online Application: Create an account or log in to the online portal. Select "Occupational Therapist" and follow the prompts to fill out your personal and professional information.
- Background Check: Maine requires a Criminal History Records Check. You will pay the fee for this directly within your online application. Once you've paid, follow the specific instructions provided by the Board to complete the process (this may involve a name-based check or fingerprinting depending on your specific status).
- Pay and Submit: Review your application, pay the license application fee, and hit submit. Keep an eye on your email for any follow-up requests from the Board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and employment history for the past few years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school) and NBCOT Verification of Certification (sent directly from NBCOT).
- Exams: No Jurisprudence Exam is currently required for initial licensure.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Maine:
- Application Fee: $40
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $21 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $91
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Maine Occupational Therapist renewal happens annually and is due by March 31st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $60.
Note: While your license is renewed every year, you are only required to complete and report your 36 hours of continuing education every two years.
CE Requirements
10 Contact Hours required every year.
Deadline: March 31st annually.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: you can complete all 10 hours online! Maine does not currently place a limit on home-study or distance learning formats.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy or interprofessional practice. The board generally accepts courses from AOTA-approved providers, and general portals like MedBridge are accepted as long as the content meets professional development standards.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics (1 contact hour)
- Jurisprudence: No specific law exam or quiz is required for renewal.
- No other specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR, first aid, business management, marketing, or personal growth/self-help courses.
New Licensee Rule: If you are renewing for the first time and your license was issued for less than a full year, you must complete 1 hour of ethics and 5 contact hours (half the standard requirement).
Reporting: Audit-based. You do not need to submit certificates during renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:
- Address: 35 State House Sta Augusta, ME 04333-0035
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (207) 624-8624
- Fax: (207) 624-8637
- Email: occ.board@maine.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.