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 Wyoming
- Wyoming renews every year, but CE is counted over two years and reported in even years.
- You may not begin work on a temporary license until it is actually issued.
- A license issued May through July runs through the next renewal period rather than expiring within weeks.
Can I practice in Wyoming on an OT Compact privilege?
Wyoming has enacted the OT Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Wyoming license, and a Wyoming license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Can an OT licensed in another state get a Wyoming license by endorsement?
An OT or OTA licensed in another jurisdiction that requires the NBCOT exam can apply by endorsement. You submit the application and fees, proof of lawful presence in the US, and license verification sent directly from each jurisdiction where you hold a license.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: Wyo. Admin. Rules 083-0001-2 Section 6
Which exams does Wyoming require for a license?
Initial applicants send official verification of passing the NBCOT exam and verification of every healthcare license they have held, active or inactive. The board rules list no state jurisprudence exam.
- NBCOT exam
- No state jurisprudence exam
Does Wyoming offer a temporary or limited OT license?
An OT or OTA currently licensed in another jurisdiction can get a temporary license while the application is processed. It lasts 90 days or until the regular license issues, and you may not start work before it is issued. New graduates can get a six-month limited license instead.
- Temporary or limited license available
Citation: Wyo. Admin. Rules 083-0001-2 Sections 4 and 5
What OTAs need to know in Wyoming
The supervising OT sets the level by the OTA's competence: weekly meetings for entry-level OTAs, biweekly at the intermediate level, and bimonthly at the advanced level, in person or by live video. The OT keeps a supervisory plan and documents supervision on the board's form.
Dry needling in Wyoming
OTs may dry needle after at least 24 hours of live, face-to-face post-professional training and must keep training records for the board. OTAs may not dry needle.
Citation: Wyo. Admin. Rules 083-0001-3 Section 7
How often does a Wyoming OT license renew?
Licenses expire July 31 every year, with renewals due June 15. CE is 24 hours every two years, reported at the even-year renewal, and a random 10 percent of licensees are audited.
- Renews every year
- 24 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Wyoming?
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.