Official License

Official licenses are available for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants. All forms can be obtained by visiting the Forms page.

Official License Process

The process for official license is as follows:

A. Request an application.

B. Complete the application, including:

•     2 Self-addressed labels

•     A photograph affixed.

•     Notary Seal impressed over a portion of the photograph.

•     Application fee ($200) money order or check payable to  MBOT

•     Successful completion of the jurisprudence examination.  

•     Continuing education documentation if it has been more than one year
      since you graduated from an O.T. academic program: 

  • 12 contact hours if more than 1 year since graduation, or 

  0 contact hours if less than 1 year since graduation.

• Letters of Verification from any state or country in which you have been licensed.

• Attestations to moral character completed on forms provided by the Board Office. Two (2) moral character forms are needed. 

• Verification of initial certification or examination from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

•    Applications approved for licensure are processed by the
     Board Office during the 4th week of the month.  Applicants
     will be notified by email of their approval.  License numbers
     are not given via telephone or fax.

• Applicants not approved for licensure are notified.