Wyoming Physical Therapist Licensing Guide

Wyoming PT License Overview

Wyoming is not a PT Compact member. Travel PTs must pursue state endorsement only, which requires mail submission, fingerprint background check, jurisprudence exam, and ~6 weeks processing with no temporary license option. Plan assignments with minimum 10-14 week lead time.

How to Get a Wyoming PT License by Endorsement

Wyoming uses a mail/pdf 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 $250 licensure fee plus $39 background check fee = $289 total application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application by mail
2. Request license verification from current state (via FSBPT or direct) (can run concurrently)
3. Complete fingerprinting and background check (can run concurrently)
4. Pass state jurisprudence examination (can run concurrently)
5. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through FSBPT or direct board verification. Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Background check: Fingerprint-based criminal background check. Submit your fingerprinting authorization as early as possible.

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

Wyoming PT License Fees

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

Physical Therapist Assistants: renewal is $50/year (figures above are for Physical Therapists).

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Wyoming Temporary PT License

We have not found a temporary license option on the Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy's site. Confirm with the board before planning a start date.

Wyoming PT License Processing Time

Wyoming Physical Therapist endorsement applications typically take 5-7 business days for receipt confirmation; 4-6 weeks for background check; then approximately 7-10 additional business days final processing (~6-8 weeks total) to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 6 weeks from complete application submission with concurrent background check and jurisprudence exam completion.

Common sources of delay:

• Background check processing currently takes 4-6 weeks, so plan accordingly
• The jurisprudence exam is open-book, downloaded from the Board's website, and completed together with the application (no scheduling, proctoring, or exam-availability delay)
• Mail-based application submission means no real-time confirmation of receipt; applications can be delayed 3-5 business days in initial processing queue before acknowledgment

We have not found an expedited processing option on the Wyoming Board of Physical 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 PT Continuing Education

Wyoming requires 30 contact hours of continuing education every year for Physical Therapist license renewal (from our records; confirm with the board).

Wyoming PT License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every year, expiring October 1
• Renewal window: Opens 60 days before expiration
• Late penalty: License becomes inactive, and must pay late fee and reinstate

Wyoming Licensing Board and Resources

Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy

Board Website · Application Portal