DC HEALTH HAS MOVED!
On February 23, 2024, the DC Department of Health (DC Health) relocated.
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration's
Processing Center and other offices are located at:
DC Health
2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC 20020
(The new building is 0.3 miles from the Anacostia Metro)
PROCESSING CENTER Hours:
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).
Office Hours:
The HRLA Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).
Online License Application (New and Renewal)
2024 Renewal Requirements from the Board
If you require assistance from the Board of Occupational Therapy, please contact the Board at [email protected]
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Change to the Term of License, Certificate and Registration Effective Date June 16, 2024 DC Health has always operated with fixed renewal windows for each profession. In response to feedback from the health professional community, the Director has moved to change the renewal system to align with each licensee’s month of birth. As such, all applicable licenses, certificates, or registrations issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder. This will apply to all new applicants and will become applicable to licensees renewing later this year. For those renewing, this will not take effect until September 2024. For all current holders of a license, certificate, or registration additional information will be provided at a later date. This authority is pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 4006.3 DCMR Chapter 40 General Rules |
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Criminal Background Check (CBC) Requirement Effective immediately, all applicants will be required to complete a new CBC for each application submitted. Please select link below to access notice from DC Health regarding the CBC requirement: |
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FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care Industry of the Ongoing Scam - FBI fbi.gov |
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LICENSURE WAIVER PERIOD HAS ENDED: |
Please review the application checklist and regulations before applying for a license.
DC Municipal Regulations for Occupational Therapy
DC Municipal Regulations for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Recreational Therapy Checklist
DC Municipal Regulations for Recreational Therapy
DC Municipal Regulations for Dance Therapy
Important Notice regarding Paper Applications (select link):
DC Health No Longer Accepting Paper Applications (Beginning June 14, 2021)
ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS
DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE.
The District of Columbia Department of Health Systems and Preparedness Administration is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system. Effective immediately, any healthcare provider interested in applying for a new health professional license or renewing, reinstating, or reactivating an existing license may do so by going to the above link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions before beginning the process.
Updates: Individuals may call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications.
The DC Board of Rehabilitative Therapies regulates the practice of occupational therapy. The Board advises the Mayor and administers and enforces the law. The Board also evaluates applicants' qualifications, administers exams, recommends standards and procedures, issues licenses; receives and reviews complaints; requests investigations, conduct hearings, and issues subpoenas.
The Board is appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the council. The Board consists of elevan members. Professional members must be licensed in the District and have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding the appointment. The consumer member must be at least 18 years old, with no affiliation with any of the professions under the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies.
Application Package
Additional Information
Continuing Education
Licensure Search
Verifications
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Policy Statements
- 2025 Public Notice Identifying Public Health Issus for Continuing Education Effective October 1, 2025
- Policy Statement on Telepractice
- Public Notice Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education
- Policy Statement on Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education
Regulations
- DC Municipal Regulations for Occupational Therapy
- DC Municipal Regulations for Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Health Occupations Revision Act
Discipline
Helpful Links
- DC Occupational Therapy Association (DCOTA) Biennial Conference
- The American Occupational Therapy Association
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy