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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Occupational therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current NBCOT certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":0.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"The primary application form for OT licensure in Kansas.","name":"Initial Licensing Application","url":"https://www.ksbha.org/documents/licensing/OT_Initial_Application.pdf","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"Standard FBI FD-258 card and the signed KSBHA waiver agreement.","name":"Fingerprint Card and Waiver","url":"https://www.ksbha.org/documents/licensing/Fingerprint_Instructions_and_Waiver_Agreement.pdf","url_label":"Download Waiver"},{"description":"Proof of coverage meeting the state-mandated minimum limits.","name":"Professional Liability Insurance Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Must be sent directly from the college or university to the KSBHA.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official verification of passing the OTR exam, sent directly from NBCOT.","name":"NBCOT Score Report","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/","url_label":"Request Scores"}],"slug":"kansas-ot","state_name":"Kansas","state_slug":"kansas","statutes_url":"https://www.ksbha.org/statutes/statutes.shtml","steps":[{"description":"Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program and pass the NBCOT OTR examination with a minimum score of 450.","title":"Education and Examination","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/","url_label":"NBCOT Website"},{"description":"Download and complete the paper-based Initial Licensing Application. 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