Vermont Occupational Therapist Licensing Guide

Vermont uses an online portal endorsement process for occupational therapists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $115 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via Vermont 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 Endorsement requires the applicant to be currently certified or licensed in another jurisdiction whose requirements are at least equal to Vermont's; verification is per the endorsement application form instructions. The board rules do not name NBCOT as the required verification channel — NBCOT is the national certification body, not a mandated state-to-state verification method here.. Vermont requires verification from every state where you hold or have held an occupational therapist license, so request verification early to avoid delays.

Background check requirements vary by applicant — confirm the current fingerprinting and screening steps with the Vermont Occupational Therapy Board. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your 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 Vermont Occupational Therapy Board website for status updates on your application.