{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/online-services/","board_contact_url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/contact/","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Alabama Board of Physical Therapy","board_parent_org":"Independent State Board","board_phone":"(334) 242-4064","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/","board_url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/alabama-pt","ce_requirements_url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/licensees/continuing-education/","common_delays":[{"description":"If fingerprints are submitted before the application is on file, the Board cannot access them, and the applicant must pay for and undergo the process again.","title":"Premature Fingerprinting"},{"description":"Background check results are only available to the Board for 30 days. 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All licenses expire on October 1.","question":"When is the license renewal period in Alabama?"},{"answer":"PTs are required to complete 10 hours of CE annually. PTs practicing via Direct Access must complete 12 hours.","question":"How many CE hours are required for renewal?"},{"answer":"No. The AL JAM is required for initial licensure. For renewals, 2 hours of Alabama Jurisprudence CE are only required in years ending in '0' or '5'.","question":"Is the Alabama Jurisprudence Exam required for every renewal?"},{"answer":"The annual renewal fee for a Physical Therapist is $130.","question":"What is the fee for a PT license renewal?"},{"answer":"Yes, Alabama is an active member of the Physical Therapy Compact, allowing for compact privileges if eligibility requirements are met.","question":"Does Alabama participate in the PT Compact?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/licensees/fee-schedule/","fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$100 application/license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/alabama-pt.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Physical Therapist","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the NPTE. 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":"https://pt.alabama.gov/licensees/license-renewal/","required_documents":[{"description":"Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board showing the degree and date conferred.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official scores must be transferred from FSBPT to the Alabama Board.","name":"NPTE Score Report","url":"https://www.fsbpt.org/Secondary-Pages/Exam-Candidates/National-Exam-NPTE/Score-Transfers","url_label":"Request Score Transfer"},{"description":"Results from the Alabama Jurisprudence Assessment Module taken via FSBPT.","name":"AL JAM Score Report","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of a Star ID, U.S. Passport, or Birth Certificate to verify lawful presence in the U.S.","name":"Proof of Legal Presence","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Fingerprint results sent directly from Fieldprint to the Board.","name":"Background Check Results","url":"https://www.fieldprintalabama.com/","url_label":"Fieldprint Portal"}],"slug":"alabama-pt","state_name":"Alabama","state_slug":"alabama","statutes_url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/about/rules-regulations/","steps":[{"description":"Complete the online application for licensure and pay the $100 non-refundable application fee through the Board's online services portal.","title":"Submit Online Application","url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/online-services/","url_label":"Apply Online"},{"description":"After submitting your application, register with Fieldprint Alabama using the code 'FPABPTLicensees' to schedule your fingerprint-based background check. Do not do this before applying.","title":"Register for Fingerprinting","url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/licensees/background-check/","url_label":"Fingerprinting Instructions"},{"description":"Have your CAPTE-accredited PT program send official transcripts directly to the Board via email (info@pt.alabama.gov) or U.S. Mail. Transcripts must show the degree conferred.","title":"Request Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).","title":"Register for NPTE","url":"https://www.fsbpt.org/","url_label":"Register for NPTE"},{"description":"Register and pass the Alabama Jurisprudence Assessment Module (AL JAM) through FSBPT. A passing score of 80% is required for all new applicants.","title":"Complete the AL JAM","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Upload or mail a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of legal presence (e.g., Birth Certificate, Passport, or Star ID).","title":"Submit Proof of Legal Presence","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:02:30.079330+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://pt.alabama.gov/licensees/"}