Applicant must read and understand the Code of Massachusetts Regulations 259, chpt 3; this is a signature requirement on the application.

Applicant must show proof of passing the NBCOT certification examination or proof of intent to take the examination.

Official transcripts with degree conferral and documentation of all academic and fieldwork requirements must also be submitted before a temporary or permanent license will be issued.

If a transcript is not available, the CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS form must be submitted with the application.

All applicants are allowed to practice ONLY AFTER a temporary or permanent license has been issued.

Applicants who currently hold a license to practice occupational therapy in another state and wish to apply for licensure in Massachusetts, as well as those already certified by NBCOT, are NOT eligible for a temporary license to practice in Massachusetts.

Allow 3 to 4 weeks to process your application once PCS has received all documentation.

Applicant must read and understand the Code of Massachusetts Regulations 259, chpt 3; this is a signature requirement on the application.

A temporary license is issued only to applicants who have not passed the NBCOT certification examination and are scheduled to take the next examination.

Applicant must be registered to take the next scheduled examination.

When scheduling the next examination, applicants must request that NBCOT issue confirmation of examination registration directly to PCS.

Contact NBCOT to reapply for the examination; NBCOT will issue a new Authorization to Test letter with instructions on how to contact Prometric Test Centers to schedule their examination.

Applicants must request the NBCOT Confirmation of Examination Registration and Eligibility to Examine Notice be issued on their behalf to PCS.

Submit to PCS the Reinstatement of Temporary Licensure and fee (certified check or money order payable to PCS).