APPLICATIONS AND FORMS Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Checks Attention: Due to the passage of Senate Bill 74 in the 33rd Legislative Session, as of August 31, 2024, fingerprinting and criminal background checks are now a requirement for physical therapy and occupational therapy license applicants. This means that in addition to all previous licensure requirements, applicants will also need to mail a completed fingerprint card to PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806. You can find more information on the fingerprinting requirements here. Limited Permit applications are exempt from this requirement. Renewal and Reinstatement applications are subject to background requirements unless active as of 07/01/2024. (AS 08.84.034) Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Compact Privilege Effective May 1, 2025 Alaska is an active member of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact! To apply for Compact Privilege in Alaska (rather than an Alaska license), visit https://ptcompact.org/ Online Applications for Licensure Now available for the following: Physical Therapist by Examination Physical Therapist by Credentials Physical Therapist Assistant by Examination Physical Therapist Assistant by Credentials ATTENTION: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants - only Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) applications are available online at this time. Please use the paper applications below if applying by examination or credentials. Click Here to Apply Online Online applications are filed through your MyAlaska account. Filing via the MyAlaska account allows for email notifications about your application status. Please review the instructions for filing an Initial Application online via MY LICENSE. Paper Applications for Licensure Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant Applications If you are a graduate of an occupational therapy program either in or outside the United States and currently hold an active license to practice occupational therapy, complete an application for license by credentials. If you do not hold an active license, complete an application for license by examination. Occupational Therapist by Examination #08-4919, Revised 08/30/2024 Occupational Therapist by Credentials #08-4920, Revised 08/30/2024 Occupational Therapy Assistant by Examination #08-4921, Revised 08/30/2024 Occupational Therapy Assistant by Credentials #08-4922, Revised 08/30/2024 Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant Limited Permit #08-4886, New 03/08/2024 Jurisprudence Questionnaire – Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant #08-4884, Revised 05/03/2024 Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant Applications If you are a graduate of a physical therapy program in the United States and currently hold an active license to practice physical therapy, complete an application for license by credentials. If you do not hold an active license, complete an application for license by examination. Physical Therapist by Examination #08-4915, Revised 08/30/2024 Physical Therapist by Credentials #08-4916, Revised 08/30/2024 Physical Therapist Assistant by Examination #08-4917, Revised 08/30/2024 Physical Therapist Assistant by Credentials #08-4918, Revised 08/30/2024 Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant Limited Permit #08-4885, New 03/08/2024 Jurisprudence Questionnaire – Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant #08-4883, New 03/08/2024 If you are a graduate of a physical therapy program outside the United States and currently hold an active license to practice physical therapy in the United States, complete a foreign-educated application by credentials. If you do not hold an active license, complete a foreign-educated application by examination. Foreign-Educated Physical Therapist by Examination #08-4926, Revised 08/30/2024 Foreign-Educated Physical Therapist by Credentials #08-4927, Revised 08/30/2024 Foreign-Educated Physical Therapist Assistant by Examination #08-4928, Revised 08/30/2024 Foreign-Educated Physical Therapist Assistant by Credentials #08-4929, Revised 08/30/2024 Renewal Applications Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant License Renewal Application #08-4116, Revised 04/02/2024 Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant Continuing Education Worksheet#08-4585, Revised 02/05/2024 Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant License Renewal Application #08-4114, Revised 04/02/2024 Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant Continuing Education Worksheet #08-4584, Revised 03/01/2024 Reinstatement Applications Use this application if your Alaska license is in “Lapsed” status. Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant Reinstatement #08-4388, Revised 02/04/2025 Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant Reinstatement #08-4570, Revised 02/04/2025 Return to Top