Louisiana Occupational Therapist Licensing Guide

Louisiana uses a hybrid: online application via the lamed dashboard (online.lasbme.org) plus several documents that must be completed and mailed to lsbme (oath/affirmation, third party authorization, certificate of dean/registrar, official transcript, statement of legal name, background check). endorsement process for occupational therapists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $150 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via Louisiana board portal
2. Request license verification from current state (via NBCOT or direct) (can run concurrently)
3. Complete any state-specific requirements (background check, etc.) (can run concurrently)
4. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through Applicant must be currently NBCOT certified, AND must obtain verification of ALL other state licenses held, contacting each state board directly (a fee may apply). NBCOT verifies certification; other-state license verification is requested from those states directly.. Louisiana requires verification from every state where you hold or have held an occupational therapist license, so request verification early to avoid delays.

An a background check is required and is initiated AFTER the application is submitted: the applicant receives instructions from the licensing department to complete it. It cannot be received by LSBME until the application has been submitted. is required as part of the endorsement process. Submit your fingerprinting authorization as early as possible, since background check processing is one of the most common sources of delay.

After all components are received, the Board reviews applications on a rolling basis. Check the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners website for status updates on your application.