Maryland Department of Health
Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

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​Initial Permanent Licensee Application Instructions

If you have already begun the online application by creating a username and password during the registration process,
Before You Begin, Gather the Application Documentation Required
  1. Download and complete the the application form​ for a Criminal History Records ​Check (State and FBI.)  Bring this form with you to be electronically fingerprinted.  A copy of the Agency Privacy Requirements For Noncriminal Justice Applicants can be viewed here​ and here. Please print out copies of both pages, sign them, and upload them with your documents.​  A list of fingerprinting providers and cost can be found at  (http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml)   If you are out of the state of Maryland, please call the Board office.  Fingerprint results are only valid for 30 days after being fingerprinted.  Your application must be submitted within those 30 days.
  2. Upload receipt of verification of your application for a Criminal History Records Check.
  3. Download the Annotated Code of Maryland Health Occupations Article Title 10. (www.health.maryland.gov/botp/Pages/Legislation.aspx)
  4. Download the Code of Maryland Regulations. (COMAR 10.46.01-07) (www.health.maryland.gov/botp/Pages/Legislation.aspx)
  5. Gather your higher education information to include: name, month and year of graduation, and type of degree earned.
  6. Upload verification of eligibility for certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. (https://NBCOT.org)
  7. If your NBCOT certification is expired, then you must upload verification of 24 Continuing Competency Contact Hours (Link to CCR Compliance Repor​t)
  8. Upload verification from every state and/or country in which you are/were licensed.
  9. Upload a passport-sized photo of yourself.
  10. Obtain a valid MasterCard or Visa Credit Card for payment.
  11. Connect to a printer to print your receipt.

  12. HB 454 ​prohibited a health occupations board from requiring as a condition for licensure, certification, or registration that an applicant (1) provide proof of lawful presence in the United States, or (2) have a Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number. If you do not have a social security number, please contact the Board office at 410-402-8556 to receive assistance in completing your application.​

​Questions?

Contact the office at 410-402-8556 or email mdotboard.user@maryland.gov
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