Average Timeframe for State Licensure and Application Requirements
Alabama
No licensure required
Alaska
No licensure required
Arizona
No licensure required
Arkansas
No licensure required
California
Timeframe: 6-12 months
Website Details: California CLS Board
Colorado
No licensure required
Connecticut
No licensure required
Delaware
No licensure required
Florida
Timeframe: 2-3 months
Website Details: Florida CLS Board
Georgia
No licensure required
Hawaii
Timeframe: several weeks - varies
Website Details: Hawaii CLS Board
Idaho
No licensure required
Illinois
No licensure required
Indiana
No licensure required
Iowa
No licensure required
Kansas
No licensure required
Kentucky
No licensure required
Louisiana
Timeframe: 2-4 months
Website Details: Louisiana LCS Board
Maine
No licensure required
Maryland
No licensure required
Massachusetts
No licensure required
Michigan
No licensure required
Minnesota
No licensure required
Mississippi
No licensure required
Missouri
No licensure required
Montana
Timeframe: 4-8 weeks
Website Details: Montana CLS Board
Nebraska
No licensure required
Nevada
Timeframe: varies - must be complete within 6 months or application is rejected
Website Details: Nevada CLS Board
New Hampshire
No licensure required
New Jersey
No licensure required
New Mexico
No licensure required
New York
Timeframe: 8-12 weeks
Website Details: New York CLS Board
North Carolina
No licensure required
North Dakota
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Website Details: North Dakota CLS Board
Ohio
No licensure required
Oklahoma
No licensure required
Oregon
No licensure required
Pennsylvania
No licensure required
Rhode Island
Timeframe: 4-8 weeks
Website Details: Rhode Island CLS Board
South Carolina
No licensure required
South Dakota
No licensure required
Tennessee
Timeframe: 6-8 weeks
Website Details: Tennessee CLS Board
Texas
No licensure required
Utah
No licensure required
Vermont
No licensure required
Virginia
No licensure required
Washington
No licensure required
West Virginia
Timeframe: 2 weeks
Website Details: West Virginia CLS Board
Wisconsin
No licensure required
Wyoming
No licensure required
Please be aware that the processing times for physical therapists can vary due to factors like verifications, transcripts, and background checks. Each individual's situation may differ slightly. For more specific information, please contact your recruiter. Note: Timeframes are subject to change.