{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy","board_parent_org":"Arkansas Department of Health","board_phone":"(501) 228-7100","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/arkansas-pt","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Results can take 2-6 weeks to reach the Board. Delays often occur if the applicant does not follow the specific instructions in the BGC packet.","title":"Background Check Processing"},{"description":"Applications submitted without a proper notary seal or original ink signature will be returned, delaying the process.","title":"Missing Notarization"},{"description":"Transcripts must come directly from the school. 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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":"The official application for licensure, signed and notarized.","name":"Notarized Application Form","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Must be sent directly from the registrar of your physical therapy education program.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of passing the Arkansas-specific jurisprudence exam.","name":"Jurisprudence Exam Certificate","url":"https://www.ark.org/asbpt_exam/registration","url_label":"Take Exam"},{"description":"Official scores must be transferred to the Arkansas Board via FSBPT.","name":"NPTE Score Report","url":"https://www.fsbpt.org/OurServices/CandidateServices/ScoreTransferService.aspx","url_label":"Transfer Scores"},{"description":"Required for processing state and federal criminal history records.","name":"Background Check Identity Verification Form","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"arkansas-pt","state_name":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Download and complete the Application for Licensure by Examination. The form must be notarized and mailed to the Board with the current application fee ($5.00 through June 2026).","title":"Submit Initial Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register and pay for the Arkansas Jurisprudence Exam online. You must pass this exam with a score of at least 70% as a prerequisite for licensure.","title":"Register for Jurisprudence Exam","url":"https://www.ark.org/asbpt_exam/registration","url_label":"Register for Jurisprudence Exam"},{"description":"After your application is received, the Board will email (in-state) or mail (out-of-state) a Background Check (BGC) and Fingerprint (FP) packet with specific instructions.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Have your official transcripts sent directly from your CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program to the Board office. Electronic transcripts are accepted if sent via a secure delivery service.","title":"Request Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) through FSBPT. The Board must approve your eligibility before you can schedule your test date.","title":"Register for the NPTE","url":"https://www.fsbpt.org/OurServices/CandidateServices/ExamRegistrationPayment.aspx","url_label":"Register for NPTE"},{"description":"Once all documents, background check results, and passing exam scores are received, the Board will issue your permanent license.","title":"Final License Issuance","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":"2026-05-24T10:30:38.105087+00:00","verify_license_url":null}