PAYMENT FOR INITIAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE BY MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER'S CHECK. PRACTICE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE. APPLICANTS ARE URGED TO NOT ENTER INTO IRREVOCABLE CONTRACTS, PURCHASE, OR SALES AGREEMENTS ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT LICENSURE WILL BE GRANTED.
There are a variety of forms required for different licensing actions. Below, by category, are the forms you will need to complete for each type of action:
INITIAL APPLICATION - first time submission
Initial Application Please read the statement regarding disclosure of criminal history prior to completing your application.
In addition, you will need to have the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) provide verification of your passing the board exam. The following is the link to their website where you will find the information you need to accomplish this part of the application process.
Finally, you will need to submit your fingerprints. The Board does not accept Fingerprint Clearance Cards. Fingerprints can be done at most any police station. Below are instructions for having your fingerprints done. These instructions include a sample of the fingerprint card. DO NOT use this sample in place of an actual card.
LIMITED PERMITS
If an individual has completed their school requirement but has not yet taken their NBCOT exam, they may apply for a limited permit. In order to obtain a limited permit all of the documents listed above for the initial application must be submitted. In addition the following documents must be included:
RENEWAL APPLICATION
As such, we are requesting that you sign the positive affirmation, included in the renewal section of the application below, certifying that nothing has changed with regard to your citizenship or right to work status.
PAYMENT FOR RENEWALS CAN BE MADE BY CASH (DO NOT MAIL CASH), CHECK, MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER'S CHECK
OTHER RELATED FORMS
If you need the Board to verify your Arizona License to another state please use the following form to submit your request: