Occupational Therapist Licensure in Indiana
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $138
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Renewal Costs $100
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CE Requirements 18 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Indiana, you'll be working with the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee. You will submit your application through the MyLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend gathering your documents, but hold off on the background check until you have officially submitted your application.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get the Ball Rolling: Head over to the MyLicense portal to create your account and start the application. You'll need to answer the standard questions and pay the application fee to hit submit.
- Criminal Background Check: This step is unique—you must wait until after you have submitted your application and paid the fee. You will receive an email with the specific service code and instructions to schedule your fingerprinting with IdentoGO. If you do this too early, your results won't link to your file, so patience is key here!
- Transcripts & Verifications: Request your official transcripts from your university and your verification of certification from NBCOT. These must be sent directly from the source to the Board. If you hold licenses in other states, you'll need to request verification from those states as well.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver’s License or government ID, your Social Security Number, and a list of all states where you hold or have held a license.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), NBCOT Verification (sent directly from NBCOT), and License Verifications from other states (usually via VeriSys or the state board).
- Exams: You just need your passing NBCOT scores; there is no separate jurisprudence exam required for OTs in Indiana.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Indiana:
- Application Fee: $100
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $38 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $138
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Indiana Occupational Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by December 31 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: You must complete 18 hours of continuing competency within the renewal cycle, and Indiana does not provide a grace period for practicing after the expiration date.
CE Requirements
18 Continuing Competency Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: December 31st of even-numbered years (e.g., December 31, 2026).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: you can complete all 18 hours through distance learning or online home-study programs, provided they are from approved providers!
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee or sponsored by the AOTA, NBCOT, or IOTA. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are AOTA-approved providers. Note that at least 9 hours must be "Category I" (formally organized courses/workshops).
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR, business/office management, marketing, and advertising courses do not count toward your competency requirements.
New Licensee Rule: If your license was valid for less than 12 months of the cycle, 0 hours are required. If valid for 12–24 months, you only need 9 hours for your first renewal.
Reporting: Indiana uses an audit-based system. You must certify completion during renewal and retain your certificates for 3 years after the renewal date in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee:
- Address: 402 W Washington St Rm W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2298
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (317) 234-8800
- Fax: (317) 233-4236
- Email: pla14@pla.in.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 Indiana, you'll be working with the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee. You will submit your application through the MyLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend gathering your documents, but hold off on the background check until you have officially submitted your application.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get the Ball Rolling: Head over to the MyLicense portal to create your account and start the application. You'll need to answer the standard questions and pay the application fee to hit submit.
- Criminal Background Check: This step is unique—you must wait until after you have submitted your application and paid the fee. You will receive an email with the specific service code and instructions to schedule your fingerprinting with IdentoGO. If you do this too early, your results won't link to your file, so patience is key here!
- Transcripts & Verifications: Request your official transcripts from your university and your verification of certification from NBCOT. These must be sent directly from the source to the Board. If you hold licenses in other states, you'll need to request verification from those states as well.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Driver’s License or government ID, your Social Security Number, and a list of all states where you hold or have held a license.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), NBCOT Verification (sent directly from NBCOT), and License Verifications from other states (usually via VeriSys or the state board).
- Exams: You just need your passing NBCOT scores; there is no separate jurisprudence exam required for OTs in Indiana.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Indiana:
- Application Fee: $100
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $38 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $138
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Indiana Occupational Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by December 31 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: You must complete 18 hours of continuing competency within the renewal cycle, and Indiana does not provide a grace period for practicing after the expiration date.
CE Requirements
18 Continuing Competency Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: December 31st of even-numbered years (e.g., December 31, 2026).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: you can complete all 18 hours through distance learning or online home-study programs, provided they are from approved providers!
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee or sponsored by the AOTA, NBCOT, or IOTA. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are AOTA-approved providers. Note that at least 9 hours must be "Category I" (formally organized courses/workshops).
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR, business/office management, marketing, and advertising courses do not count toward your competency requirements.
New Licensee Rule: If your license was valid for less than 12 months of the cycle, 0 hours are required. If valid for 12–24 months, you only need 9 hours for your first renewal.
Reporting: Indiana uses an audit-based system. You must certify completion during renewal and retain your certificates for 3 years after the renewal date in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee:
- Address: 402 W Washington St Rm W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2298
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (317) 234-8800
- Fax: (317) 233-4236
- Email: pla14@pla.in.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.