Transfer Your OTA License: New York → New Jersey

Requirements Comparison

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

Key Differences

• ▸New Jersey accepts out-of-state ota licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
• ▸Renewal differs: New York — Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36; Fee: $155; New Jersey — Period: 2 years (biennial; expires September 30 of odd-numbered years); CE hours: 15; Fee: $50.

Next Steps

1. 1
   Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council — Division of Consumer Affairs →
2. 2
   Request credential verification from New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions, State Board for Occupational Therapy — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New York board →
3. 3

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

4. 4
   Submit your application to New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council — Division of Consumer Affairs.

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.

Related Pages

• OTA License in New Jersey — Full Guide
• OTA License in New York — Full Guide
• OTA — All 50 States Comparison