Physical Therapist / Maine
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Maine Physical Therapist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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

What the Maine data shows for Physical Therapists

Maine's path to physical therapist licensure runs through 3,027 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. Maine 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 $82, and renewal costs $81 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.

On reciprocity, physical therapists should know: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Physical Therapist · Maine

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
3,027 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B-
$82
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C+
$41/yr
$81 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 Maine

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
3,027 hours
Exam Requirement
NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$82
Renewal Fee
$81
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physical Therapist in Maine? ▼
Maine's requirements cover 3027 hours of education or training, the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $82. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Physical Therapist in Maine? ▼
To become a licensed physical therapist in Maine, you must meet the state's requirements including 3027 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Maine licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Physical Therapist license to Maine from another state? ▼
For physical therapists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Maine licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Maine require a background check for Physical Therapist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the physical therapist licensing process in Maine. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapist in Maine? ▼
Licensed physical therapists in Maine must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $81.

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What to do with this physical therapist license

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

  • See how Maine'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 Maine's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Maine overview

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