Verified October 8, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What OTs miss in Connecticut
- Applications are online only, and verifications must come directly from NBCOT and each state board.
- Unrenewed licenses become void 90 days after the renewal date and require a new application.
- Self-study by reading books or journals does not count toward continued competency hours.
Can I practice in Connecticut on an OT Compact privilege?
Connecticut is not an OT Compact member, so practicing here takes a Connecticut license.
- Not a compact member
Can an OT licensed in another state get a Connecticut license by endorsement?
The commissioner may license by endorsement an OT or OTA licensed in a state with substantially similar requirements, with no pending discipline. Out-of-state applicants have NBCOT send a certification verification letter and have every state license verified. A separate path covers anyone licensed elsewhere with four years of practice.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-74c; DPH applicants licensed in another state for at least 4 years
Which exams does Connecticut require for a license?
Licensure requires the NBCOT certification exam. The department's requirements list no state jurisprudence exam.
- NBCOT exam
- No state jurisprudence exam
Does Connecticut offer a temporary or limited OT license?
A temporary permit is only for graduates who meet the education and fieldwork rules and have not yet taken the exam. It allows practice under direct supervision of a licensed OT in a facility, lasts up to 120 days, and cannot be renewed.
- Temporary or limited license available
Citation: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-74d
What OTAs need to know in Connecticut
Supervision means continuous availability of direct communication with the licensed OT, the OT's availability on a regular schedule to review and support the OTA's work, and a predetermined plan for emergencies.
How often does a Connecticut OT license renew?
Licenses renew every two years with 24 contact hours of continued competency, including two hours on screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression and grief, and suicide prevention training in the first renewal period and at least every six years. First renewals are exempt from CE.
- Renews every 2 years
- 24 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Connecticut?
For a license, we send your NBCOT score and verifications, file the application and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $599 for an OT and $499 for an OTA.