For an initial license, you may apply by paper. You will be required to complete additional forms, submit required documents, and pay all fees.

Licensing Forms

Respiratory Therapist license types and status information can be found on the licensure types and designations page.

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Current application fees can be found on the License Fees page.

Licensing Fees

We accept checks, money orders, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. To pay with your debit or credit card, please use the Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorization Form.

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The application process takes on average four to eight weeks; however, each application is different. Please keep in mind that information required for licensure comes from the applicant and various outside organizations.

An applicant who meets all the requirements for licensure, except examination, is eligible for a temporary permit. Only one temporary permit may be issued to a person and expires six months after the date of issuance. To receive a temporary permit, you must apply for one, and there is an additional $25 nonrefundable fee.

Wallet cards are emailed after the license has been issued and can be accessed anytime in the online portal.

Online Portal

All Respiratory Therapist licenses expire on March 31st; the license must be renewed annually.

The renewal cycle for Respiratory Therapist begins February 15th and ends April 30th each calendar year. To renew, login to the online portal during the renewal cycle.

Online Portal

Current renewal fees can be found on the License Fees page.

Licensing Fees

All information regarding CE requirements can be found in the respiratory therapy handbook.

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The late renewal cycle is from April 1st – April 30th. There is an additional late fee.

On May 1st, the license status will be Cancelled – Failure to Renew. Practicing after a license is cancelled may subject a Respiratory Therapist to disciplinary action.

A reinstatement application can be submitted and associated reinstatement fee(s) must be paid. Depending on the circumstances, reinstatement may require additional testing, training, or education as the board deems necessary.

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An address may be changed in the online portal or by completing the Address Change Form.

Online Portal Licensing Forms

A Change of Name Form should be submitted along with required documentation. To obtain a certificate with a new name, a Duplicate Certificate Request Form should be completed.

Licensing Forms