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Friday, September 29, 2023

 All new PTs and PTAs licensed in the current license year (February 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024) must renew by January 31, 2024, 5 pm EST.

New Applications

An initial application for licensure as a PT or PTA in the state of North Carolina.

All NEW applications in North Carolina require an FBI Criminal Background Check. Once the online application is completed and all required fees are paid, information will be sent to the applicant via email.
NOTE: Military Member/Military Member Spouse with active military orders that brought them to the state of North Carolina should consult the Military Information page before beginning an application.
License Revival

Previously licensed in North Carolina and want to reinstate a lapsed license.

Compact Privilege

A Compact Privilege enables a licensee to work in a Compact member state other than your home state.


The application is active for one year from the date of submission after which it will be destroyed if it has not been completed, including the furnishing of all documents and records that are requested. File to be destroyed per the state functional record retention schedule. 

Note: Applicants without a social security number at the time of application should consider waiting to submit an application until after it has been received. A license cannot be granted without a social security number.