Minnesota Respiratory Therapist Licensing Guide

Minnesota Respiratory Therapist License Overview

We have not found an interstate compact that covers Respiratory Therapists in Minnesota. Plan on meeting Minnesota's own requirements before you practice there.

How to Get a Minnesota Respiratory Therapist License by Endorsement

Minnesota uses an online portal endorsement process for Respiratory Therapists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $222 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via Minnesota board portal
2. Request license verification from current state (via NBRC 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 NBRC or direct board verification. Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Confirm the current fingerprinting and background check steps with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice website for status updates on your application.

Minnesota Respiratory Therapist License Fees

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

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Minnesota Temporary Respiratory Therapist License

Minnesota issues temporary respiratory therapy licenses, allowing Respiratory Therapists to begin practicing while their permanent endorsement application is being processed.

Eligibility requirements:

• Completed endorsement application submitted to Minnesota board
• Current valid Respiratory Therapist license from another US state
• No disciplinary history or sanctions in originating state

Issuance timeline:

• Endorsement application marked complete by board staff
• Background check or fingerprinting clearance confirmed
• Approval by board officer or preliminary review

Denial risks:

• Unresolved disciplinary action or complaint in originating state
• Failed or incomplete background check
• NBRC certification expired or revoked

Important for travelers: Temporary license is revoked immediately upon board decision on full endorsement application (whether approved or denied). Continued practice on temporary license after final board decision is grounds for license suspension. Any new disciplinary action or arrest during temporary license period can trigger immediate revocation.

Minnesota Respiratory Therapist License Processing Time

Minnesota Respiratory Therapist endorsement applications typically take 8-10 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 5-6 weeks with perfect submission, quick out-of-state verification, and favorable board meeting timing.

Common sources of delay:

• Board review timeline—applications are reviewed at scheduled board meetings; applications submitted after monthly cutoff face 4-6 week delay until next meeting
• Verification step delays—waiting for out-of-state board to respond to license verification requests can add 2-3 weeks if NBRC verification is unavailable
• Incomplete initial submissions—missing required documentation such as official transcripts, NBRC score reports, or fingerprint clearance results forces resubmission and restarts the clock

We have not found an expedited processing option on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice'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.

Minnesota Respiratory Therapist Continuing Education

Minnesota requires 24 contact hours of continuing education every year for Respiratory Therapist license renewal (from our records; confirm with the board).

Minnesota Respiratory Therapist License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every year — $90 via Minnesota Board of Medical Practice portal
• Renewal timing: Licenses expire annually on the last day of the licensee's month of birth (per MN Stat. 147C.45, effective Jan 1, 2020).

Minnesota Licensing Board and Resources

Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Board Website · Application Portal

Phone: (612) 617-2130

Email: [email protected]