Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2205 - Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy
Chapter 3 - Licensure Requirements
Section 20 CSR 2205-3.010 - Application for Licensure as an Occupational Therapist

(1) Application for licensure shall be submitted on the forms provided by the board. A limited permit holder may submit an addendum to his/her original application on forms provided by the board. Forms may be obtained by contacting the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy. All original applications shall include proof of submission of fingerprints to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's approved vendor for both a Missouri State Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check. Any fees due for fingerprint background checks shall be paid by the applicant directly to the Missouri State Highway Patrol or its approved vendor. If a background check for the purposes of obtaining a license through the board has been completed within the last six (6) months, then no additional background check needs to be completed.

(2) An application is not considered officially filed with the board until it has been determined by the board or division staff to be complete. Application forms provided by the board must be completed, signed, notarized, and accompanied by the application fee. All information should be received by the board within ninety (90) days of the date of the application.

(3) The applicant shall request that the certifying entity approved by the division send a letter directly to the board verifying the applicant's certification from the certifying entity. The applicant is responsible for the payment of any fees required by the certifying entity for the issuance of a verification letter.

(4) The applicant shall request that each state, United States territory, province, or country regulatory entity in which a license, certificate, registration, or permit is held or has ever been held submit verification of licensure, certification, registration, or permit directly to the board. The verification shall include the license, registration, certification, or permit issued; the number; status; issue and expiration dates; information regarding any disciplinary action; method of licensure, registration, or certification; the name and title of person verifying information; the date; and the entity's seal.

(5) Applicants who are approved for licensure will receive one (1) license. Duplicate licenses may be provided upon payment of the appropriate fee.