Physical Therapist / Indiana
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Indiana Physical Therapist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Evaluates and treats movement disorders and injuries. Requires doctoral degree.

What the Indiana data shows for Physical Therapists

Indiana's path to physical therapist licensure runs through 3,432 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Indiana folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)".

The initial price tag is $194, and renewal costs $172 every 2 years. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
37/100
Physical Therapist · Indiana

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
3,432 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$194
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$86/yr
$172 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Indiana

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
3,432 hours
Exam Requirement
NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$194
Renewal Fee
$172
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Indiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physical Therapist in Indiana? ▼
Indiana requires 3432 education/training hours, passing an exam (NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)), and an initial fee of $194. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physical Therapist in Indiana? ▼
Indiana licenses physical therapists who complete its requirements (3432 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Indiana licensing board.
Can I transfer my Physical Therapist license to Indiana from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for physical therapists nationally works like this: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Indiana. Verify the specifics with the Indiana licensing board.
Does Indiana require a background check for Physical Therapist licensing? ▼
Yes, Indiana requires a criminal background check as part of the physical therapist licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapist in Indiana? ▼
Indiana ties continued physical therapist licensure to 30 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $172 renewal fee.

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What to do with this physical therapist license

Physical Therapist in Indiana, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physical therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

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

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Indiana 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.