Licensure Requirements

Applicant Responsibilities:​​

  • ​The application process can take up to 60 business days due to another organization's response time that is outside of the Board's control. 
  • ​It is the applicant's responsibility to check their application status.
  • Allow up to 10 business days for received documents​ to be posted to the application by our office. 
  • Allow up to 10 business days for full licensure once all criteria have been met.
  • Only Licensure by Examination applicants may request a Temporary 90-day license. 
  • The Board must receive Immediate written notice of a change of home address.
  • Questions? Email mdh.bphte@maryland.gov. Provide Application ID # or Maryland License #. 


      Additional Links:

Temporary License
Apply for PT Compact Privilege​
Change Reporting and Duplicate License Request Form


VAEIA 2022: 

Applicants under the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 (§4025a. Portability of p​rofessional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses​) will be prioritized per federal law. If you are an applicant under the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022, contact our Licensing Manager for direct assistance at mdh.bphte@maryland.gov or call the office at 410-764-4718. ​