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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":"https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/","required_documents":[{"description":"Must be sent directly from the registrar of your ACOTE-accredited institution to the Board.","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":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A standard professional passport-style photo must be attached to the application.","name":"2x2 Passport Photo","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A signed copy of your Social Security card is required for identity verification.","name":"Social Security Card Copy","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A legible copy of a valid driver's license or passport.","name":"Government-Issued ID","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"south-carolina-ot","state_name":"South Carolina","state_slug":"south-carolina","statutes_url":"https://llr.sc.gov/ot/laws.aspx","steps":[{"description":"Complete an occupational therapy educational program accredited by ACOTE.","title":"Graduate from an Accredited Program","url":"https://acoteonline.org/schools/","url_label":"Find Accredited Programs"},{"description":"Register for and pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) OTR exam.","title":"Pass the NBCOT Exam","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the online application via the LLR portal or mail a paper application with the $135 fee.","title":"Submit Initial Application","url":"https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/","url_label":"Apply Online"},{"description":"Schedule and complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check through IdentoGO.","title":"Complete Background Check","url":"https://identogo.com/locations/south-carolina","url_label":"Schedule Fingerprinting"},{"description":"Request official transcripts and NBCOT score reports to be sent directly to the Board.","title":"Submit Supporting Documents","url":"https://llr.sc.gov/ot/pub.aspx","url_label":"Document Submission Info"},{"description":"Once your application is reviewed, the Board will mail instructions for the online Jurisprudence Exam. 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