{"application_form_url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/professionals/applications","application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/contact-us","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy","board_parent_org":"Wyoming Department of Administration & Information","board_phone":"(307) 777-6529","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/","board_url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/wyoming-ot","ce_requirements_url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/professionals/renewal-information","common_delays":[{"description":"Missing signatures, photos, or the proof of lawful presence form will stop processing immediately.","title":"Incomplete Application Packets"},{"description":"Criminal background checks are handled by external agencies and can take 3-5 weeks to complete.","title":"Background Check Processing"},{"description":"Waiting for transcripts, NBCOT scores, or license verifications from other states to arrive at the Board office.","title":"Third-Party Document Delays"},{"description":"Since Wyoming does not have an online portal, all documents must be physically mailed, adding transit time.","title":"Mailing and Paper Processing"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"OT Compact (Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact)","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:35.586243+00:00","credential_type":"Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)","description":"Apply for a Wyoming Occupational Therapist credential. 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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 official paper application form, signed and containing a current photograph.","name":"Application for Licensure Form","url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/professionals/applications","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"Must be sent directly from the accredited OT program to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official verification of passing the national exam, sent directly from NBCOT.","name":"NBCOT Score Report","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/","url_label":"Request Scores"},{"description":"Required for the criminal background check.","name":"Two (2) FD-258 Fingerprint Cards","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Documentation verifying eligibility for licensure in the U.S. (e.g., birth certificate or passport).","name":"Proof of Lawful Presence","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"wyoming-ot","state_name":"Wyoming","state_slug":"wyoming","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Visit the Board's application page and download the 'Application for Licensure by Examination' form. Note that Wyoming uses a paper-based process.","title":"Download Application","url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/professionals/applications","url_label":"Download Application Forms"},{"description":"Ensure you have passed the NBCOT OTR exam and request that your official score report be sent directly to the Wyoming Board.","title":"Complete NBCOT Certification","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/","url_label":"NBCOT Website"},{"description":"Contact your educational institution to have official transcripts sent directly to the Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy.","title":"Request Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Submit two (2) FD-258 fingerprint cards. You can request these cards from the Board or obtain them from local law enforcement. A background check fee (approx. $60) is required.","title":"Complete Fingerprinting","url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/professionals/applications","url_label":"Fingerprint Instructions"},{"description":"Mail the completed application, a current passport-style photograph, proof of lawful presence, and the $200 application fee (check or money order) to the Board office in Cheyenne.","title":"Submit Application Packet","url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/contact-us","url_label":"Board Mailing Address"},{"description":"The Board typically processes complete applications within 10-15 business days, though background checks can take 3-5 weeks.","title":"Wait for Processing","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":true,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-05-03T08:04:27.190928+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/public/license-lookup"}