{"application_form_url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/occupational-therapistsassistants","application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/content/contact-us","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners \u2014 OT","board_parent_org":"Independent State Board","board_phone":"(504) 568-6820","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/","board_url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/louisiana-ot","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Failure to disclose criminal history on the Oath or Affirmation will lead to significant delays, additional fees, and potential denial of licensure.","title":"Criminal History Non-Disclosure"},{"description":"Forms like the Oath and Third Party Authorization must be notarized. 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You cannot renew your license if your CE Broker transcript is incomplete.","question":"How do I track my continuing education credits?"},{"answer":"The initial cost is $200, which covers the $150 licensure fee and the $50 temporary license fee.","question":"What is the total cost for initial OT licensure?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"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":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/content/background-check","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"{\"app_fee\": \"N/A\", \"background_check_fee\": \"$0 (included in application)\", \"jurisprudence_exam_fee\": \"$0\", \"total_estimated_cost\": \"\"}","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/louisiana-ot.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Occupational Therapist","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the NBCOT exam. 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":"A notarized document affirming the truth of the application; any 'yes' answers regarding criminal history require a separate sworn affidavit.","name":"Oath or Affirmation","url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/occupational-therapistsassistants","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"A notarized form allowing the Board to obtain information from third parties.","name":"Third Party Authorization","url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/occupational-therapistsassistants","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"Must include a 2x2 passport-quality photo and be sent directly from the professional school to the Board.","name":"Certificate of Dean/Registrar","url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/occupational-therapistsassistants","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"Must be sent directly from the primary source (university) to the LSBME.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A notarized copy of your birth certificate or proof of legal authority to work in the U.S.","name":"Birth Certificate or Valid Visa","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official certification score report sent directly from NBCOT to the Board.","name":"NBCOT Score Report","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/","url_label":"NBCOT Website"}],"slug":"louisiana-ot","state_name":"Louisiana","state_slug":"louisiana","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for an account on the official LSBME online portal to begin the initial application process.","title":"Create LaMED DashBoard Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the online application for Occupational Therapist licensure and pay the required $200 fee (includes $150 licensure fee and $50 temporary license fee) via credit/debit card.","title":"Submit Online Application and Pay Fees","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Download, print, and notarize the Oath or Affirmation and Third Party Authorization forms. Mail the original notarized documents to the LSBME office.","title":"Submit Notarized Forms","url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/occupational-therapistsassistants","url_label":"Download Forms"},{"description":"Request official transcripts and the Certificate of Dean/Registrar (with a 2x2 photo) to be sent directly from your educational institution to LSBME. Request your NBCOT score report be sent to the Board.","title":"Request Primary Source Verifications","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/","url_label":"Request NBCOT Scores"},{"description":"After your application is received, the Board will email you specific instructions and a service code for IdentoGO. Do not attempt to complete the background check before receiving these instructions.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/content/background-check","url_label":"Background Check Info"},{"description":"Unless you are a recent Louisiana graduate, you must schedule a brief face-to-face meeting with a Board member or Advisory Committee member to review state rules and regulations.","title":"Schedule Personal Appearance","url":"https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/occupational-therapistsassistants","url_label":"Licensing Instructions"}],"temp_license_available":true,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T08:24:26.749772+00:00","verify_license_url":null}