Licensure guide · Idaho

How to get a Idaho occupational therapy license

Occupational therapists in Idaho are licensed by the Occupational Therapy Licensure Board (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses). Below is what the board requires, from education to renewal, with every requirement linked to the board page it comes from. Checked October 22, 2026.

Step by step

Getting licensed

Education: Applicants must complete an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE (or a predecessor or successor organization) and at least six months of supervised fieldwork experience. [2]
National exam: Applicants must pass the written examination established and conducted by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), at the passing score NBCOT sets. [3]
Background check: Applicants must disclose any criminal conviction or charges other than minor traffic offenses, and any disciplinary action by a state regulatory agency or professional organization. [4]
Fees: The board lists a $160 initial license fee for occupational therapists, with an $80 biennial renewal fee. [1]
Where to apply: Applications are submitted through DOPL Online Services, linked from the board's Apply for or Renew a License button. [1] Open the application →
Processing time: Once an application is complete and compliance is confirmed, a license is issued in approximately 3-5 business days; applications needing board review depend on the next scheduled board meeting. [1]

Moving to the state

Already licensed somewhere else?

Idaho is not a member of the OT Compact: occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in another state need a full Idaho license before starting.

Licensed in another state: The board may waive the examination, education or experience requirements for an applicant with current OT licensure in another state, DC or a US territory whose licensure standards the board considers equivalent. [5]

Before your full license

New graduates and clinical fellows

Temporary or provisional license: A limited permit, valid six months or as extended by the board, lets a graduate OT who has completed education and fieldwork practice under supervision. A temporary license may also be issued to an applicant licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction while the endorsement application is processed. [6]

After you are licensed

Keeping the license active

Renewal: OT licenses are issued for a two-year term and expire on the licensee's birthday unless renewed. [7]
Continuing education: Occupational therapists must complete and keep proof of 10 hours of germane continuing education each year of the renewal cycle; courses do not need board pre-approval. [1]

Working in Idaho

Pay and openings

Occupational therapists in Idaho earn a mean of $100,000 a year (BLS). Most of our Idaho searches are confidential and never posted; tell us what you want and we will match you quietly.

Sources

Every requirement above was checked against the official page listed here on October 22, 2026. Boards change fees and rules, so confirm with the Idaho board before you apply. This page is a guide, not legal advice.

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