Alabama AL Alabama Board of Physical Therapy pt.alabama.gov (official site) Laws and rules pt.alabama.gov (official site) License lookup alpt.portalus.thentiacloud.net (official site) Renew pt.alabama.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Alaska AK State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board commerce.alaska.gov (official site) Part of Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Laws and rules commerce.alaska.gov (official site) License lookup commerce.alaska.gov (official site) Renew commerce.alaska.gov (official site) The board also licenses occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Arizona AZ Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy ptboard.az.gov (official site) Laws and rules ptboard.az.gov (official site) License lookup azbpt.portalus.thentiacloud.net (official site) Renew ptboard.az.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are certified, not licensed, by the same board. October 10, 2026 Arkansas AR Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy healthy.arkansas.gov (official site) Part of Arkansas Department of Health Laws and rules healthy.arkansas.gov (official site) License lookup healthy.arkansas.gov (official site) Renew ar.accessgov.com (official site) The board posts its practice act and rules on its home page. Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 California CA Physical Therapy Board of California ptbc.ca.gov (official site) Part of California Department of Consumer Affairs Laws and rules ptbc.ca.gov (official site) License lookup search.dca.ca.gov (official site) Renew ptbc.ca.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Colorado CO Colorado State Physical Therapy Board dpo.colorado.gov (official site) Part of Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations Laws and rules dpo.colorado.gov (official site) License lookup apps2.colorado.gov (official site) Renew apps2.colorado.gov (official site) The board's rules also govern physical therapist assistants. October 10, 2026 Connecticut CT Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists portal.ct.gov (official site) Part of Connecticut Department of Public Health Laws and rules cga.ct.gov (official site) License lookup elicense.ct.gov (official site) Renew portal.ct.gov (official site) Licenses are issued and renewed through the Department of Public Health's Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section. October 10, 2026 Delaware DE Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers dpr.delaware.gov (official site) Part of Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Laws and rules regulations.delaware.gov (official site) License lookup delpros.delaware.gov (official site) Renew delpros.delaware.gov (official site) The board also licenses physical therapist assistants and athletic trainers. October 10, 2026 District of Columbia DC District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy dchealth.dc.gov (official site) Part of DC Health Laws and rules dcregs.dc.gov (official site) License lookup dohenterprise.my.site.com (official site) Renew dohenterprise.my.site.com (official site) Physical therapist assistants are regulated by the same board under a separate chapter of the DC Municipal Regulations. October 10, 2026 Florida FL Florida Board of Physical Therapy floridasphysicaltherapy.gov (official site) Part of Florida Department of Health Laws and rules floridasphysicaltherapy.gov (official site) License lookup mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us (official site) Renew floridasphysicaltherapy.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Georgia GA Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy sos.ga.gov (official site) Part of Georgia Secretary of State Laws and rules sos.ga.gov (official site) License lookup goals.sos.ga.gov (official site) Renew goals.sos.ga.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. Applications and renewals go through the GOALS portal. October 10, 2026 Hawaii HI Board of Physical Therapy cca.hawaii.gov (official site) Part of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division Laws and rules cca.hawaii.gov (official site) License lookup mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov (official site) Renew mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Idaho ID Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board dopl.idaho.gov (official site) Part of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses Laws and rules dopl.idaho.gov (official site) License lookup edopl.idaho.gov (official site) Renew edopl.idaho.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Illinois IL Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation idfpr.illinois.gov (official site) Laws and rules ilga.gov (official site) License lookup online-dfpr.micropact.com (official site) Renew idfpr.illinois.gov (official site) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. October 10, 2026 Indiana IN Indiana Physical Therapy Board in.gov (official site) Part of Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Laws and rules in.gov (official site) License lookup mylicense.in.gov (official site) Renew mylicense.in.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Iowa IA Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy dial.iowa.gov (official site) Part of Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing Laws and rules dial.iowa.gov (official site) License lookup amanda-portal.idph.state.ia.us (official site) Renew amanda-portal.idph.state.ia.us (official site) The board also licenses occupational therapists. Physical therapy assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Kansas KS Kansas State Board of Healing Arts ksbha.ks.gov (official site) Laws and rules ksbha.ks.gov (official site) License lookup kansas.gov (official site) Renew ksbha.ks.gov (official site) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed by the Board of Healing Arts, which also regulates physicians and other health professions. October 10, 2026 Kentucky KY Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy pt.ky.gov (official site) Laws and rules pt.ky.gov (official site) License lookup pt.ky.gov (official site) Renew pt.ky.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are certified by the same board. October 10, 2026 Louisiana LA Louisiana Physical Therapy Board laptboard.org (official site) Laws and rules laptboard.org (official site) License lookup laptboard.org (official site) Renew laptboard.org (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Maine ME Board of Physical Therapy maine.gov (official site) Part of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation Laws and rules maine.gov (official site) License lookup pfr.maine.gov (official site) Renew licensing.web.maine.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Maryland MD Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners health.maryland.gov (official site) Part of Maryland Department of Health Laws and rules health.maryland.gov (official site) License lookup mdbnc.health.maryland.gov (official site) Renew health.maryland.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Massachusetts MA Board of Allied Health Professions mass.gov (official site) Part of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure Laws and rules mass.gov (official site) License lookup checkahealthlicense.mass.gov (official site) Renew mass.gov (official site) Physical therapists are licensed by the Board of Allied Health Professions, which also licenses occupational therapists and athletic trainers. Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Michigan MI Michigan Board of Physical Therapy michigan.gov (official site) Part of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing Laws and rules michigan.gov (official site) License lookup aca-prod.accela.com (official site) Renew michigan.gov (official site) The board's page links to the Public Health Code sections that govern the profession. Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Minnesota MN Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy mn.gov (official site) Laws and rules mn.gov (official site) License lookup phy.hlb.state.mn.us (official site) Renew mn.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are also licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Mississippi MS Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy msbpt.ms.gov (official site) Laws and rules msbpt.ms.gov (official site) License lookup msbpt.ms.gov (official site) Renew msbpt.ms.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Missouri MO Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts pr.mo.gov (official site) Part of Missouri Division of Professional Registration Laws and rules pr.mo.gov (official site) License lookup mopro.mo.gov (official site) Renew mopro.mo.gov (official site) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed by the Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, advised by the Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists. October 10, 2026 Montana MT Montana Board of Physical, Rehabilitative, and Developmental Health Care Professionals boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov (official site) Part of Montana Department of Labor and Industry Laws and rules boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov (official site) License lookup ebizws.mt.gov (official site) Renew aca-prod.accela.com (official site) Physical therapists are licensed by this combined board, which also regulates other rehabilitative and developmental health care professions. October 10, 2026 Nebraska NE Board of Physical Therapy dhhs.ne.gov (official site) Part of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Laws and rules rules.nebraska.gov (official site) License lookup nebraska.gov (official site) Renew dhhs.ne.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are certified rather than licensed. October 10, 2026 Nevada NV Nevada Physical Therapy Board ptboard.nv.gov (official site) Laws and rules ptboard.nv.gov (official site) License lookup nptb.portalus.thentiacloud.net (official site) Renew ptboard.nv.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 New Hampshire NH Physical Therapy Governing Board oplc.nh.gov (official site) Part of New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification Laws and rules oplc.nh.gov (official site) License lookup forms.nh.gov (official site) Renew oplc.nh.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 New Jersey NJ New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners njconsumeraffairs.gov (official site) Part of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Laws and rules njconsumeraffairs.gov (official site) License lookup newjersey.mylicense.com (official site) Renew newjersey.mylicense.com (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 New Mexico NM New Mexico Physical Therapy Board rld.nm.gov (official site) Part of New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department Laws and rules rld.nm.gov (official site) License lookup nmrldlpi.my.site.com (official site) Renew rld.nm.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 New York NY Office of the Professions op.nysed.gov (official site) Part of New York State Education Department Laws and rules op.nysed.gov (official site) License lookup eservices.nysed.gov (official site) Renew op.nysed.gov (official site) Physical therapists are licensed by the State Education Department's Office of the Professions, and licensees renew by re-registering. October 10, 2026 North Carolina NC North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners www2.ncptboard.org (official site) Laws and rules www2.ncptboard.org (official site) License lookup www2.ncptboard.org (official site) Renew www2.ncptboard.org (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 North Dakota ND ND Board of Physical Therapy ndbpt.org (official site) Laws and rules ndbpt.org (official site) License lookup ndbpt.org (official site) Renew ndbpt.org (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Ohio OH Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board otptat.ohio.gov (official site) Laws and rules otptat.ohio.gov (official site) License lookup elicense.ohio.gov (official site) Renew otptat.ohio.gov (official site) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are regulated by this combined board, which also licenses occupational therapists and athletic trainers. October 10, 2026 Oklahoma OK Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision okmedicalboard.org (official site) Laws and rules okmedicalboard.org (official site) License lookup okmedicalboard.org (official site) Renew okmedicalboard.org (official site) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed by the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, advised by its Physical Therapy Committee. Laws and rules are posted on the profession page. October 10, 2026 Oregon OR Oregon Board of Physical Therapy oregon.gov (official site) Laws and rules oregon.gov (official site) License lookup obpt.us.thentiacloud.net (official site) Renew oregon.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Pennsylvania PA Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy pa.gov (official site) Part of Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Laws and rules pacodeandbulletin.gov (official site) License lookup pals.pa.gov (official site) Renew pa.gov (official site) The board also regulates physical therapist assistants. October 10, 2026 Rhode Island RI Board of Physical Therapy health.ri.gov (official site) Part of Rhode Island Department of Health Laws and rules rules.sos.ri.gov (official site) License lookup healthri.mylicense.com (official site) Renew healthri.mylicense.com (official site) The board's regulations also cover physical therapist assistants. October 10, 2026 South Carolina SC South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy llr.sc.gov (official site) Part of South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Laws and rules llr.sc.gov (official site) License lookup verify.llronline.com (official site) Renew llr.sc.gov (official site) The board regulates both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. October 10, 2026 South Dakota SD South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy doh.sd.gov (official site) Part of South Dakota Department of Health Laws and rules doh.sd.gov (official site) License lookup sdboards.org (official site) Renew sdboards.org (official site) Physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure moved to this board from the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. October 10, 2026 Tennessee TN Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy tn.gov (official site) Part of Tennessee Department of Health Laws and rules publications.tnsosfiles.com (official site) License lookup internet.health.tn.gov (official site) Renew lars.tn.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Texas TX Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners ptot.texas.gov (official site) Part of Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners Laws and rules ptot.texas.gov (official site) License lookup ptot.texas.gov (official site) Renew ptot.texas.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Utah UT Division of Professional Licensing commerce.utah.gov (official site) Part of Utah Department of Commerce Laws and rules commerce.utah.gov (official site) License lookup secure.utah.gov (official site) Renew commerce.utah.gov (official site) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed by the Division of Professional Licensing, which also staffs the profession's licensing board. October 10, 2026 Vermont VT Office of Professional Regulation sos.vermont.gov (official site) Part of Vermont Secretary of State Laws and rules sos.vermont.gov (official site) License lookup sos.vermont.gov (official site) Renew sos.vermont.gov (official site) Physical therapists are licensed by the Office of Professional Regulation, which works with appointed advisors rather than a standalone board. October 10, 2026 Virginia VA Virginia Board of Physical Therapy dhp.virginia.gov (official site) Part of Virginia Department of Health Professions Laws and rules dhp.virginia.gov (official site) License lookup dhp.virginiainteractive.org (official site) Renew dhp.virginia.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 Washington WA Board of Physical Therapy doh.wa.gov (official site) Part of Washington State Department of Health Laws and rules doh.wa.gov (official site) License lookup doh.wa.gov (official site) Renew doh.wa.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are licensed by the same board. October 10, 2026 West Virginia WV West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy wvbopt.wv.gov (official site) Laws and rules wvbopt.wv.gov (official site) License lookup wvbopt.portalus.thentiacloud.net (official site) Renew wvbopt.wv.gov (official site) The board also licenses physical therapist assistants and athletic trainers. October 10, 2026 Wisconsin WI Physical Therapy Examining Board dsps.wi.gov (official site) Part of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Laws and rules dsps.wi.gov (official site) License lookup license.wi.gov (official site) Renew license.wi.gov (official site) Physical therapist assistants are also credentialed through the Department of Safety and Professional Services. October 10, 2026 Wyoming WY Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy physicaltherapy.wyo.gov (official site) Part of Wyoming Department of Administration and Information, Professional Licensing Boards Laws and rules physicaltherapy.wyo.gov (official site) License lookup physicaltherapy.wyo.gov (official site) Renew physicaltherapy.wyo.gov (official site) The board licenses physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Renewals are submitted on paper forms by mail. October 10, 2026