Wyoming Occupational Therapist Licensing Guide

Wyoming OT License Overview

Wyoming has joined the OT Compact, but the state is not yet issuing or honoring compact privileges. Until Wyoming begins processing privileges, travelers must obtain a Wyoming-specific license through the endorsement process before practicing here.

How to Get a Wyoming OT License by Endorsement

How Occupational Therapists already licensed in another state apply in Wyoming: Mailed paper application (download/print the 'Application for Licensure by Endorsement', sign, affix photo, include fee and proof-of-lawful-presence form, mail original to the board). There is no online application portal. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $225 application fee.

1. Download or print the Application for Licensure by Endorsement, complete it and submit it to the board
2. Request license verification from current state (via NBCOT or direct) (can run concurrently)
3. Complete any state-specific requirements (background check, proof of lawful presence, etc.) (can run concurrently)
4. Await board review and license issuance

License verification: Official license verification required from EVERY state where applicant holds/held any healthcare license, sent directly by those jurisdictions (board verification form available but any format accepted). NBCOT certification is recorded but is not the license-verification mechanism. Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Confirm the current fingerprinting and background check steps with the Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy website for status updates on your application.

Wyoming OT License Fees

Endorsement application and renewal: from our records; confirm with the board.

Occupational Therapy Assistants: renewal is $60 (figures above are for Occupational Therapists).

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Wyoming Temporary OT License

Wyoming issues temporary occupational therapy licenses, allowing Occupational Therapists to begin practicing while their permanent endorsement application is being processed.

Eligibility requirements:

• Must have submitted complete endorsement application to Wyoming OT Board
• Must be licensed and in good standing in another state (compact or non-compact)

Issuance timeline:

• Endorsement application received and deemed administratively complete
• Verification of out-of-state license received (via NBCOT or direct board transmission)

Important for travelers: Temporary license valid for 90 days; if permanent license not issued by day 90, temp license expires automatically.

Wyoming OT License Processing Time

Processing time: 10-15 business days once a complete application is received (per the board's Applications page and endorsement form).

Common sources of delay:

• Wyoming OT Board processes applications in batches; applications submitted mid-to-late month may wait until next review cycle, adding 2-3 weeks
• Payment by check/money order only delays processing if submitted with personal check that clears slowly or if payment method rejected
• Verification requests to out-of-state licensing boards (especially non-compact states) can take 10-14 days, extending total timeline beyond 5-10 day processing window

We have not found an expedited processing option on the Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy's site. The best way to minimize your wait time is to ensure all application components — fingerprints, verification, and any required exams — are completed before or immediately after submitting your application.

Wyoming OT Continuing Education

Wyoming requires 24 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years for Occupational Therapist license renewal (from our records; confirm with the board).

Wyoming OT License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years — $110
• Renewal timing: Renewal application must be post-marked on or before June 15 of the even-numbered renewal year (e.g., June 15, 2026). Late after June 15.
• Late penalty: $100 late fee assessed (in addition to renewal fee) if post-marked after June 15. After-deadline totals: OT $210, OTA $160. Proof of CE hours must also be submitted for audit when late

Wyoming Licensing Board and Resources

Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy

Board Website · Application Portal

Phone: (307) 777-3628

Email: [email protected]