PURPOSE: This rule outlines the procedure for application for licensure as an occupational therapist.

1. (1) Application for licensure shall be submitted on the forms provided by the board. A limited permit holder may submit an addendum to his/her original application on forms provided by the board. Forms may be obtained by contacting the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy.
2. (2) An application is not considered officially filed with the board until it has been determined by the board or division staff to be complete. Application forms provided by the board must be completed, signed, notarized and accompanied by the application fee. All information should be received by the board within ninety (90) days of the date of the application.
3. (3) The applicant shall request that the certifying entity approved by the division send a letter directly to the board verifying the applicant’s certification from the certifying entity. The applicant is responsible for the payment of any fees required by the certifying entity for the issuance of a verification letter.
4. (4) The applicant shall request that each state, United States territory, province, or country regulatory entity in which a license, certificate, registration or permit is held or has ever been held submit verification of licensure, certification, registration or permit directly to the board. The verification shall include the license, registration, certification or permit issued; the number; status; issue and expiration dates; information regarding any disciplinary action; method of licensure, registration or certification; the name and title of person verifying information; the date; and the entity’s seal.
5. (5) Applicants who are approved for licensure will receive one (1) license. Duplicate licenses may be provided upon payment of the appropriate fee.

AUTHORITY: sections 324.050, 324.056, 324.065, 324.068, 324.071, RSMo 2000 and 324.086, RSMo Supp. 2001.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 205-3.010. Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1998, effective Dec. 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Nov. 30, 2001, effective June 30, 2002. Moved to 20 CSR 2205- 3.010, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 324.050, RSMo 1997, amended 1999; 324.056, RSMo 1997, amended 1999; 324.065, RSMo 1997; 324.068, RSMo 1997; 324.071, RSMo 1997, amended 1999; and 324.086, RSMo 1997, amended 1999, 2001.