⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy Examining Committee directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your OTA License: Louisiana → Arkansas

Everything you need to know about transferring your ota license from Louisiana to Arkansas

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Louisiana (LA)	Arkansas (AR)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: $100; renewal fee: $75; nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $740; confidence: high; sources: https://www.lsbme.la.gov/content/application-instructions-initial-licensure-occupational-therapistassistant	application fee: $50; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: $3; renewal fee: $3 (implied — same fee structure; renewal fee amount not separately itemized in the application packet but consistent with the license fee); nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $593; confidence: high; sources: https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/Professionals/pdf/OT_AppPack.pdf
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year (annual renewal); CE hours: 14; Fee: $75	Period: Annual; must be renewed on or before the last day of the birth month. There is no grace period.; CE hours: 12; Fee: $3

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arkansas accepts out-of-state ota licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Louisiana — Period: 1 year (annual renewal); CE hours: 14; Fee: $75; Arkansas — Period: Annual; must be renewed on or before the last day of the birth month. There is no grace period.; CE hours: 12; Fee: $3.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy Examining Committee →
2
Request credential verification from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Louisiana board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy Examining Committee.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Arkansas Licensing Board

Board: Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy Examining Committee
Website: https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/Professionals/OccupationalTherapistandAssistant.aspx
Phone: (501) 296-1802

Contact Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy Examining Committee to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Louisiana (LA)	Arkansas (AR)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: $100; renewal fee: $75; nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $740; confidence: high; sources: https://www.lsbme.la.gov/content/application-instructions-initial-licensure-occupational-therapistassistant	application fee: $50; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: $3; renewal fee: $3 (implied — same fee structure; renewal fee amount not separately itemized in the application packet but consistent with the license fee); nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $593; confidence: high; sources: https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/Professionals/pdf/OT_AppPack.pdf
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year (annual renewal); CE hours: 14; Fee: $75	Period: Annual; must be renewed on or before the last day of the birth month. There is no grace period.; CE hours: 12; Fee: $3

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arkansas accepts out-of-state ota licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Louisiana — Period: 1 year (annual renewal); CE hours: 14; Fee: $75; Arkansas — Period: Annual; must be renewed on or before the last day of the birth month. There is no grace period.; CE hours: 12; Fee: $3.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy Examining Committee →

Request credential verification from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Louisiana board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy Examining Committee.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Arkansas Licensing Board

Contact Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy Examining Committee to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your OTA License: Louisiana → Arkansas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arkansas Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your OTA License: Louisiana → Arkansas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arkansas Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages