⚠️ 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 Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your OTA License: North Dakota → Minnesota

Everything you need to know about transferring your ota license from North Dakota to Minnesota

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OT Compact (active) / Endorsement

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	North Dakota (ND)	Minnesota (MN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $50; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: $110; renewal fee: $110 (April 1–June 1 for OTAs); nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $700; confidence: high; sources: https://www.ndotboard.com/licenserequirements.asp; https://www.ndotboard.com/lic/renew/index.asp	application fee: $105.00; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $105.00; nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $678.25; confidence: high; sources: https://mn.gov/boards/occupational-therapy/licensing/license-admin/fees/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial; licenses expire each even-numbered year on June 30; CE hours: 20; Fee: $110	Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 18; Fee: $105

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

Key Differences

Minnesota accepts out-of-state ota licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: North Dakota — Period: Biennial; licenses expire each even-numbered year on June 30; CE hours: 20; Fee: $110; Minnesota — Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 18; Fee: $105.

Next Steps

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

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.

Minnesota Licensing Board

Board: Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
Website: https://mn.gov/boards/occupational-therapy/
Phone: 612-548-2179

Contact Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	North Dakota (ND)	Minnesota (MN)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $50; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: $110; renewal fee: $110 (April 1–June 1 for OTAs); nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $700; confidence: high; sources: https://www.ndotboard.com/licenserequirements.asp; https://www.ndotboard.com/lic/renew/index.asp	application fee: $105.00; nbcot exam fee: $540; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $105.00; nbcot renewal fee: $65; total initial fees: $678.25; confidence: high; sources: https://mn.gov/boards/occupational-therapy/licensing/license-admin/fees/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial; licenses expire each even-numbered year on June 30; CE hours: 20; Fee: $110	Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 18; Fee: $105

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

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice →

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

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

Submit your application to Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.

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.

Transfer Your OTA License: North Dakota → Minnesota

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Minnesota Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your OTA License: North Dakota → Minnesota

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Minnesota Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Get Your Free Personalized Licensing Roadmap