Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant Applications

Online Applications

Individuals can submit an online examination and endorsement application through the Ohio e-License Center as an alternative to downloading and mailing the paper application. A link to the Online Initial License Application site is located on the Information menu on the left-hand column of this page. After applying online, applicants are required to submit the Certification of Applicant for Online Applications document, in addition to any other supporting materials required as part of the application

Downloadable Paper Applications

• Examination Application - This application is for individuals seeking licensure in Ohio who already passed the NBCOT certification examination but do not hold an occupational therapy license in another U.S. state or territory.

• Endorsement Application - This application is for individuals seeking licensure in Ohio who hold a current, valid license to practice occupational therapy in another U.S. state or territory.

• Restoration Application - This application is for individuals seeking to restore a current, escrowed Ohio occupational therapy license.

• Reinstatement Application - This application is for individuals who previously held a license to practice occupational therapy in Ohio at any time. 

Individual Forms/Documents

• OT Laws and Rules (Jurisprudence) Examination

• BCI/FBI Criminal Records Check Instructions

• Certification of Entry-Level Education

• Certification of Applicant for Online Applications

• Verification of Licensure Form

• Employment History Form 

• Requirements for Applicants with Felony Convictions

• Passport Photograph Guidelines