{"application_form_url":"https://www.laptboard.org/index.cfm/page/186","application_portal_url":"https://www.laptboard.org/","board_contact_url":"https://www.laptboard.org/index.cfm/page/185","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners","board_parent_org":"Independent State Board","board_phone":"(225) 924-8512","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://www.laptboard.org/","board_url":"https://www.laptboard.org/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/louisiana-pt","ce_requirements_url":"https://www.laptboard.org/index.cfm/page/195","common_delays":[{"description":"Criminal history reports can take several weeks to process. 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Even-year birth years renew in even years; odd-year birth years renew in odd years.","question":"When does my Louisiana PT license expire?"},{"answer":"New graduates may apply for a Provisional License (valid for 90 days) while awaiting NPTE results, provided they practice under continuous supervision.","question":"Can I practice while my application is pending?"},{"answer":"The fee is $250 for a one-year term or $390 for a two-year term, depending on the applicant's birth year relative to the application year.","question":"What is the application fee for a new PT license?"}],"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://uenroll.identogo.com/","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/louisiana-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://www.laptboard.org/","required_documents":[{"description":"Must be sent directly from the accredited PT program to the board via mail or secure email (Transcripts@laptboard.org).","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"One 2x2 inch color photo taken within the last 6 months, uploaded to the dashboard or emailed to Licensing@Laptboard.org.","name":"Passport-Sized Photograph","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copies of two forms of ID: a Social Security card (required) and a Driver's License or Passport.","name":"Identification Documents","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A specific board form completed by your school's Dean or Registrar and sent directly to the board.","name":"Certificate of Dean Form","url":"https://www.laptboard.org/index.cfm/page/184","url_label":"Download Forms"}],"slug":"louisiana-pt","state_name":"Louisiana","state_slug":"louisiana","statutes_url":"https://www.laptboard.org/index.cfm/page/181","steps":[{"description":"Visit the board homepage and select 'Sign up!' to create a new applicant account. This dashboard will be used to manage your application and track progress.","title":"Create a User Account","url":"https://www.laptboard.org/","url_label":"Sign Up / Login"},{"description":"Complete the online application form within your dashboard. You must provide your FSBPT ID and pay the non-refundable application fee ($250-$390 depending on birth year).","title":"Submit Online Application","url":"https://www.laptboard.org/index.cfm/page/186","url_label":"Application Instructions"},{"description":"Take the online Jurisprudence Exam through your dashboard. It consists of 40 questions based on the Louisiana Practice Act and Rules; a score of 75% or higher is required.","title":"Pass the Jurisprudence Exam","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Schedule a fingerprint appointment via IdentoGO using service code 27N3X2. This must be done after the online application is submitted.","title":"Complete Background Check","url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","url_label":"Schedule Fingerprinting"},{"description":"Upload a passport-sized photo and copies of two forms of ID (including Social Security card) to your dashboard. Arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly to the board.","title":"Submit Required Documents","url":"https://www.laptboard.org/index.cfm/page/184","url_label":"Board Forms"},{"description":"Register for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) through the FSBPT website. The board will grant eligibility once your application and background check are processed.","title":"Register for the NPTE","url":"https://www.fsbpt.org/","url_label":"Register for NPTE"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T08:27:28.288205+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.laptboard.org/LicenseSearch"}