Licensure guide · Nevada

How to get a Nevada occupational therapy license

Occupational therapists in Nevada are licensed by the Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy. 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 for a standard license must have graduated from an educational program accredited by an agency approved by the Board that includes a fieldwork program, or from an educational program in another country. [2]
National exam: Applicants for a standard license must hold current certification by NBCOT. [3]
State law exam: Applicants must complete the open-book Nevada Jurisprudence Exam, passed with a score of 100%, before submitting the online application. [3]
Fees: The standard license fee is $500 for an occupational therapist ($425 for an occupational therapy assistant). [3]
Where to apply: Applicants submit the Initial Application online through the Board's website. [3] Open the application →
Processing time: The board states that applications are processed within 3 to 5 business days after all required documentation is received and approved. [5]

Moving to the state

Already licensed somewhere else?

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

Licensed in another state: Under NRS 640A.165, the Board may issue an expedited license by endorsement to an occupational therapist who meets the NBCOT requirements and holds a valid, unrestricted license in another state, territory or the District of Columbia. [4]

Before your full license

New graduates and clinical fellows

Temporary or provisional license: A temporary license is available to occupational therapists licensed in another state who intend to practice in Nevada for less than 12 months; it expires after 6 months and may be renewed once. A provisional license is available to graduates who have not yet passed the NBCOT exam. [3]

After you are licensed

Keeping the license active

Renewal: A standard license expires 2 years from the date of issuance and may be renewed up to 60 days before expiration. [5]
Continuing education: Licensees must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal cycle (up to 10 hours may carry over) and must pass the Nevada Occupational Therapy Jurisprudence Examination at least once every 5 years. [2]

Working in Nevada

Pay and openings

Occupational therapists in Nevada earn a mean of $112,290 a year (BLS). Most of our Nevada 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 Nevada board before you apply. This page is a guide, not legal advice.

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