⚠️ 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 Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your OTA License: Maryland → Pennsylvania

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Maryland (MD)	Pennsylvania (PA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $209; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $200; nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $749; confidence: high; sources: https://onestop.md.gov/licenses/occupational-therapy-assistant-5d15409854f24d03e9997a2b	application fee: $30; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: $30; renewal fee: $45; nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $570 (=$30 application + $540 NBCOT exam); confidence: high; sources: https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter42/s42.17.html&d=reduce
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Two years preceding the license's expiration date (biennial); CE hours: 24; Fee: $200	Period: 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of odd-numbered years); CE hours: 24; Fee: $45

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

Key Differences

Pennsylvania accepts out-of-state ota licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Maryland — Period: Two years preceding the license's expiration date (biennial); CE hours: 24; Fee: $200; Pennsylvania — Period: 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of odd-numbered years); CE hours: 24; Fee: $45.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure →
2
Request credential verification from Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Maryland board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure.

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.

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Board: Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/occupational-therapy
Phone: (717) 783-1389

Contact Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Maryland (MD)	Pennsylvania (PA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $209; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $200; nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $749; confidence: high; sources: https://onestop.md.gov/licenses/occupational-therapy-assistant-5d15409854f24d03e9997a2b	application fee: $30; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: $30; renewal fee: $45; nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $570 (=$30 application + $540 NBCOT exam); confidence: high; sources: https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter42/s42.17.html&d=reduce
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Two years preceding the license's expiration date (biennial); CE hours: 24; Fee: $200	Period: 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of odd-numbered years); CE hours: 24; Fee: $45

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

Key Differences

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

Renewal differs: Maryland — Period: Two years preceding the license's expiration date (biennial); CE hours: 24; Fee: $200; Pennsylvania — Period: 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of odd-numbered years); CE hours: 24; Fee: $45.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure →

Request credential verification from Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Maryland board →

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

Submit your application to Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure.

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.

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Contact Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your OTA License: Maryland → Pennsylvania

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your OTA License: Maryland → Pennsylvania

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages