New York Respiratory Therapist Licensing Guide

New York Respiratory Therapist License Overview

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

How to Get a New York Respiratory Therapist License by Endorsement

How Respiratory Therapists already licensed in another state apply in New York: New York has no separate endorsement application. Respiratory Therapists licensed in another state file the same online Application for Licensure (Form 1) as other applicants and have the NBRC forward their CRT and RRT exam results to NYSED. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $115 application fee.

1. Submit the online Application for Licensure through the NYSED Office of the Professions
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 New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy website for status updates on your application.

New York Respiratory Therapist License Fees

Renewal: from our records; confirm with the board.

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

New York Temporary Respiratory Therapist License

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

New York Respiratory Therapist License Processing Time

New York Respiratory Therapist endorsement applications typically take 4-8 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 3-4 weeks if application complete on first submission, verification received immediately, and board review aligns with their monthly meeting schedule.

Common sources of delay:

• Board applications submitted after mid-month may wait for next monthly review cycle, delaying issuance by 2-4 weeks
• Out-of-state license verification from current state board can take 3-4 weeks, blocking board review
• NBRC verification requests processed slower than direct board-to-board verification in some states; verify method choice early
• Missing or incomplete CE documentation from prior renewals triggers administrative holds and request for clarification

We have not found an expedited processing option on the New York State Board for Respiratory 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.

New York Respiratory Therapist Continuing Education

New York requires 30 contact hours of continuing education every 3 years for Respiratory Therapist license renewal.

New York Respiratory Therapist License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 3 years — $209 via the NYSED Office of the Professions Online Registration Renewal service (PIN required)
• Renewal timing: Registration periods follow your birth month, and the second period is adjusted (28 to 40 months) to line them up.

New York Licensing Board and Resources

New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy

Board Website · Application Portal · License Verification

Phone: (518) 474-3817

Email: [email protected]