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CLS State Licensure

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.