Indiana Physical Therapist Licensing Guide

Indiana PT License Overview

Indiana is an active PT Compact member. PTs and PTAs with a current license in a home state that issues and accepts compact privileges can apply for an Indiana compact privilege through the PT Compact instead of an Indiana license, if no license has had an encumbrance or disciplinary action for at least two years. The PT Compact Commission's fee is $45 and Indiana's compact privilege fee is $100, and Indiana requires no jurisprudence exam for the privilege.

For travelers, this means you may be able to work in Indiana on a PT Compact privilege instead of an Indiana license, provided your home-state license is in another PT Compact state that is also issuing privileges. A compact privilege is something you apply for through the compact before you start; it is not automatic.

How to Get an Indiana PT License by Endorsement

Indiana uses an online application endorsement process for Physical Therapists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $100 application fee.

1. Submit the application by reciprocity online
2. Have your current state's licensing authority send official verification directly to the board at [email protected] (can run concurrently)
3. Pass state jurisprudence examination (can run concurrently)
4. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through official verification sent directly from each licensing authority to the board at [email protected] (your current license with the application; any others by your first Indiana renewal). Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Confirm the current fingerprinting and background check steps with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Physical Therapy Committee. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Physical Therapy Committee website for status updates on your application.

Indiana PT License Fees

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Indiana Temporary PT License

Indiana issues temporary physical therapy licenses valid for 90 days, allowing Physical Therapists to begin practicing while their permanent endorsement application is being processed. For travelers, this is often the fastest path to starting an assignment.

Eligibility requirements:

• Verification of a valid PT license (or PTA certificate) from another jurisdiction
• Complete endorsement application submitted to Indiana board
• Evidence that you have no conviction, in or outside Indiana, for an act that would be grounds for discipline under IC 25-1-9

Issuance timeline:

• You have submitted a completed application (the committee may then issue a temporary permit)
• Jurisprudence exam passed or scheduled and proof of application submitted

Denial risks:

• Application incomplete and applicant fails to respond to board requests within 30 days

Important for travelers: The temporary permit expires as soon as you are licensed, your application is disapproved, or 90 days pass after it is issued, whichever comes first. Violation of Indiana PT practice act or board rules during temp license period triggers immediate revocation. Failure to complete jurisprudence exam within 90-day temp license period may result in non-renewal of temp status.

Indiana PT License Processing Time

Indiana Physical Therapist endorsement applications typically take 2-4 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 10 business days (if jurisprudence exam passed immediately, application complete, and board meets within 2 days).

Common sources of delay:

• Jurisprudence exam must be completed separately and passed before board can issue license, adding 1-2 weeks minimum post-application
• If you do not submit every requirement within one year of filing, the application is abandoned without board action, and a later application counts as new
• Board review step cannot run concurrently with application submission; monthly meeting schedule means applications submitted between meetings may wait 3-4 weeks for next review cycle

We have not found an expedited processing option on the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Physical Therapy Committee'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.

Indiana PT Continuing Education

Indiana requires 22 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years for Physical Therapist license renewal.

• Mandatory topics: physical therapy ethics, jurisprudence and state-specific laws

Indiana PT License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years, expiring June 30 of even-numbered years — $100 via Indiana Professional Licensing Agency portal
• CE topics: physical therapy ethics and Indiana jurisprudence
• Renewal window: Opens 60 days before expiration
• Late penalty: Your license expires. Within 3 years you can still renew online, and after 3 years or more you must reinstate it for $200 (the renewal fee plus the initial application fee), with a work history, 22 continuing competency hours from the last 24 months and license verifications

Indiana Licensing Board and Resources

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Physical Therapy Committee

Board Website · Application Portal · License Verification

Phone: (317) 234-8800

Email: [email protected]