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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":"Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Signed waiver allowing the Board to conduct a criminal history check.","name":"Fingerprint Background Waiver","url":"https://ptboard.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/ptboardnvgov/content/Applicants/FingerprintPacket.pdf","url_label":"Download Waiver"},{"description":"A recent digital photograph (2x2 inches) taken within the last 12 months.","name":"Passport-Style Photograph","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Two letters from licensed PTs and one personal reference letter regarding moral character.","name":"Professional Reference Letters","url":"https://ptboard.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/ptboardnvgov/content/Applicants/ExamCandidateApplicationGuide.pdf","url_label":"Reference Requirements"}],"slug":"nevada-pt","state_name":"Nevada","state_slug":"nevada","statutes_url":"https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-640.html","steps":[{"description":"Register for an account on the Nevada Physical Therapy Board's online portal (Thentia) to begin your application.","title":"Create an Account in the Licensing Portal","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the online application for licensure by examination or endorsement and pay the non-refundable application fee ($300 for PT).","title":"Submit Initial Application and Fees","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check. 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A link is typically provided within the application portal.","title":"Complete the Nevada Jurisprudence Exam (NV JAM)","url":"https://ptboard.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/ptboardnvgov/content/Applicants/ExamCandidateApplicationGuide.pdf","url_label":"View Exam Guide"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-19T08:16:29.762530+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://ptboard.nv.gov/Licensees/License_Verification/"}