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Licensure Guide

Physical Therapist License in District of Columbia

Everything you need to know about getting your PT license to practice in District of Columbia.

Single-State License Required
5–10
Weeks to process
$120–$245
Application fee
Not Available
Temporary permit
No
PT Compact member

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

The PT Compact allows physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice in member states through a Compact Privilege, without obtaining additional state licenses.

District of Columbia is not a PT Compact member state. You will need to apply for a District of Columbia PT license by endorsement, regardless of whether you hold a compact license in another state.

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Requirements for PT Licensure in District of Columbia

  • 1
    Graduation from accredited PT program
  • 2
    NPTE score verification via FSBPT
  • 3
    Criminal background check
  • 4
    Application fee payment
Apply at District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy

Estimated Processing Timeline

0 weeks12+ weeks

Most PT endorsement applications in District of Columbia are processed within 5 to 10 weeks. Processing times may vary based on completeness of your application and current board workload.

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This guide is for informational purposes only. Licensure requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy.

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