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Revival By Continuing Competence

Saturday, April 20, 2024

You may revive your license with this method if your NC PT/PTA license has been lapsed for less than five years and you have completed a continuing competence reporting period.

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.


  1. Print and Complete the Revival application and submit to the Board office by mail or email, click here
  2. Submit your payment online, click here   PLEASE NOTE: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE:
  3. Two character references (forms at end of application) are required from individuals who are not relatives and who have known the applicant for at least one year.
    These forms must be returned to the Board office (mail or email) by the individual completing the reference.  
  4. Send completed documentation for Continuing Competence points completed within the last 25 months (for required documentation to send see  Rule .0109 or  Continuing Competence Required Documentation for specific categories of activities):
    1. PT – 30 pts which must include 1 point of Jurisprudence Exercise, completed online at the Board website.
    2. PTA – 20 pts which must include 1 point of Jurisprudence Exercise, completed online at the Board website.

After your license is revived:

NOTE: You are reviving a current year license that must be renewed annually by January 31.

  1. Check your reporting period: You will receive an email with the dates of your reporting period. If you have any questions, please contact the Board immediately. 
  2. Review the Practice Act, Board Rules and Position Statements. 
  3. Understand the Continuing Competence Rules.  Familiarize yourself with the Board rules related to Continuing Competence. One point of Jurisprudence Exercise is MANDATORY; other points may be earned according to the rules applicable to each category. . 
  4. Per Board rule 21 NCAC 48F .0105: Licensee must notify the Board within 30 days of a change of name or work or home address.
If you have further questions or need additional information about reviving a PT or PTA license, send an email to: PTBoard@ncptboard.org and add “Revival” to subject line, or call (919) 490-6393 or (800) 800-8982 and leave a message.


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