Licensing and Registration


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To learn more about the licensure process, select the type of license you wish to apply for from the list of professions below.

The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply for licensure on this website. You can visit our Help CenterFAQs and Resources page for frequently asked questions, links, forms, applications and other helpful information.

Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Listed below is the current average number of days at which staff are processing each application type.

2023 Dates & Deadlines for PTs:
All deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Test DateRegistration & Payment DeadlineJurisdiction Approval Deadline(1)Seats are reserved for candidates until:Scores Reported to Jurisdictions
January 25-26December 21December 28January 11February 2
April 26-27March 22March 29April 12May 4
July 25-26June 21June 28July 12August 2
October 25-26September 20September 27October 11November 2

2023 Dates & Deadlines for PTAs:
All deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Test DateRegistration & Payment DeadlineJurisdiction Approval Deadline(1)Seats are reserved for candidates until:Scores Reported to Jurisdictions
January 4-5November 30December 7December 21January 12
April 4-5February 28March 7March 21April 12
July 5-6May 31June 7June 21July 13
October 4-5August 30September 6September 20October 13

(1) This is the latest date that your state board can notify FSBPT that you are eligible for the examination. It is your responsibility to ensure your jurisdiction has what it needs to approve you to sit for the NPTE by this date. NOTE – Some states may have earlier application deadlines.

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Choose a Profession or Registration

Foreign Trained Physical Therapist & Assistant by Endorsement

Foreign Trained Physical Therapist & Assistant by Examination

U.S. Trained Physical Therapist Assistant by Endorsement

U.S. Trained Physical Therapist Assistant by Examination

U.S. Trained Physical Therapist Assistant by Examination with Temporary Permit

U.S. Trained Physical Therapist by Endorsement

U.S. Trained Physical Therapist by Examination

U.S. Trained Physical Therapist by Examination with Temporary Permit

Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration