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See also the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), for more information regarding the national examination program.
Temporary Permits for New PTA Grads
Temporary permits to practice physical therapy are available for new graduates before they have taken the NPTE (exam) after the following steps have been completed.
This permit allows applicants to practice physical therapy under direct, immediate, and on premise supervision. It may be granted once and cannot be renewed.
Temporary Permits for PTAs Licensed/Registered in Another State
A temporary permit is available to applicants (who are licensed in another state) who meet all the requirements for licensure and wish to practice before the Board grants final approval. In order for a temporary permit to be granted, the file for permanent licensure must be complete, and a completed temporary permit application form and $25 fee must be received by the Board. The temporary permit is valid from the date of approval until the next Board meeting at which a decision is made on the licensure application. The temporary permit is valid only for practice under direct, immediate, and on premises supervision of approved MN physical therapists. Temporary permits can be paid with check or money order in the amount of $25 written to the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
Application and instructions for Physical Therapist Assistant License is available at PTA Licensure
Application Fees
Fees are non-refundable; even if it is determined that you are not eligible for licensure. Fees may be paid via credit card with submission of an online application or check or money order with submission of paper application. Check must be made payable to the MN Board of Physical Therapy.
Permanent Licensure Application Fee: $100 (Required of all applicants) This fee must be paid online or sent with your completed Application to Practice Physical Therapy form.
Annual Licensure Fee: $60 (Required of all applicants) This fee must be paid online or sent with a completed Application to Practice Physical Therapy form.
Criminal Background Check Fee: $33.25 (Required of all applicants) This fee must be paid online or sent with a completed Application to Practice Physical Therapy form.
Exam Application Processing Fee: $50 (Required for new grads testing for a MN license) This fee must be paid online or sent with a completed Application to Practice Physical Therapy form.
Temporary Permit Fee: $25 (optional) This fee must be paid with a check or money order made payable to the MN Board of Physical Therapy and sent with a completed Temporary Permit application form. Form and Fee may be submitted at any time during the application process. Fee is non-refundable.
Annual, based on a calendar year.
