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 Georgia
- All licenses expire March 31 of even-numbered years, whatever the issue date.
- Applicants who took the NBCOT exam more than once must have NBCOT send every score.
- The board does not issue letters of good standing; verifications are ordered online for a $35 fee.
Can I practice in Georgia on an OT Compact privilege?
Georgia has enacted the OT Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Georgia license, and a Georgia license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Can an OT licensed in another state get a Georgia license by endorsement?
An out-of-state license cannot be used to practice in Georgia. NBCOT-certified OTs file the standard application with three references, a citizenship or lawful presence affidavit, all NBCOT scores (every attempt, not just the pass), and a fingerprint background check.
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 671-3-.01 to 671-3-.03; Georgia OT board FAQ
Which exams does Georgia require for a license?
Applicants must pass the NBCOT exam, and the board must receive every score if the exam was taken more than once. The licensing rules list no state jurisprudence exam.
- NBCOT exam
- No state jurisprudence exam
Does Georgia require fingerprints?
- Fingerprint background check
Does Georgia offer a temporary or limited OT license?
A 90-day limited permit is for applicants who meet every requirement except the exam, or who have passed it and await licensure, practicing under a Georgia-licensed OT. It is not issued to anyone who has ever failed a board-approved exam.
- Temporary or limited license available
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 671-3-.06
What OTAs need to know in Georgia
Supervision means weekly verbal contact and consultation, a monthly review of patient care documentation, and a written delineation of tasks by the OT. The OT does not have to be in the building while the OTA works.
Physical agent modalities certification in Georgia
OTs and OTAs need board certification before using physical agent modalities, including at least 90 contact hours of approved instruction with 36 hours on PAM theory and application. Practicing modalities under supervision is not allowed until certification is granted.
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 671-6-.02
How often does a Georgia OT license renew?
All licenses expire March 31 of even-numbered years. Each renewal needs 24 hours: at least 12 on direct patient care through live or real-time interactive formats, two on ethics, and no more than 10 general hours. CE is reported through CE Broker.
- Renews every 2 years
- 24 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Georgia?
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.