Occupational Therapist / Minnesota
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Minnesota Occupational Therapist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Helps patients develop daily living and work skills. Requires masters or doctoral degree.

What the Minnesota data shows for Occupational Therapists

Becoming a licensed occupational therapist in Minnesota means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 3,351 training hours, a passing score on NBCOT Certification Exam, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Minnesota regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters or Doctoral Degree".

Budget $154 to get started, plus $136 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 36-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

On reciprocity, occupational therapists should know: OT Licensure Compact: 25+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
38/100
Occupational Therapist · Minnesota

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,351 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$154
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$68/yr
$136 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
18.0 hrs/yr
36 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Masters or Doctoral Degree
3,351 hours
Exam Requirement
NBCOT Certification Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$154
Renewal Fee
$136
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
36 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Occupational Therapist All Minnesota licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Occupational Therapist in Minnesota? ▼
In Minnesota, the license path calls for 3351 education/training hours, a passing score on NBCOT Certification Exam, and a $154 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Occupational Therapist in Minnesota? ▼
To become a licensed occupational therapist in Minnesota, you must meet the state's requirements including 3351 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Minnesota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Occupational Therapist license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for occupational therapists nationally works like this: OT Licensure Compact: 25+ member states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Minnesota. Verify the specifics with the Minnesota licensing board.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Occupational Therapist licensing? ▼
Minnesota does require a background check before issuing an occupational therapist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Occupational Therapist in Minnesota? ▼
Licensed occupational therapists in Minnesota must complete 36 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $136.

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What to do with this occupational therapist license

Occupational Therapist in Minnesota, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an occupational therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Minnesota's occupational therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Occupational Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state occupational therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Minnesota's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Minnesota overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Minnesota licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.