Indiana Physical Therapist License Renewal Requirements 2026
- Indiana-licensed physical therapists approaching their biennial renewal deadline
- Travel PTs holding an Indiana PT license who need to renew while on assignment
- Indiana PTs whose licenses have expired and need to understand reinstatement options
Indiana PT License Renewal — At a Glance
| Renewal Cycle | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| Renewal Fee | $100 — including licenses expired less than 3 years |
| License Expiration | June 30 of even-numbered years (e.g., June 30, 2026; June 30, 2028) |
| Expired Under 3 Years | May renew online at the standard $100 fee |
| Expired 3+ Years | Must reinstate — $200 fee (current renewal fee + current application fee), per IC 25-1-8-6 |
| Renewal Notice | Sent approximately 90 days before expiration by email (if on file) or mail — Board considers duty fulfilled once sent |
| CE Hours Required | 22 continuing competency hours per biennial period (per 842 IAC 1-7-1) |
| Mandatory CE Topics | 2 of the 22 hours must be in ethics and Indiana jurisprudence as it relates to physical therapy practice |
| Approved CE Providers | APTA, INAPTA, FSBPT, accredited colleges/universities, Joint Commission, federal/state/local agencies — prior Board approval not required for listed organizations |
| CE Carryover | Not permitted — hours must be earned within the renewal period and cannot carry over |
| Renewal Method | Online — MyLicense.IN.gov |
| Renewal Portal | MyLicense.IN.gov |
| Renewal Contact | pla14@pla.in.gov | (317) 234-8800 |
This guide explains Indiana physical therapist license renewal requirements, continuing education rules, fees, deadlines, and reinstatement procedures. Indiana PT licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years, creating a uniform statewide renewal deadline. All renewals are processed online through MyLicense.IN.gov — there is no mail renewal option.
The renewal fee is $100 for all active PT licenses. Indiana’s renewal structure also provides a straightforward path for recently expired licensees: licenses expired less than three years may renew online at the standard $100 fee. Licenses expired three or more years require reinstatement at $200, per IC 25-1-8-6.
All PT licensees must complete 22 continuing competency hours per biennial renewal period, as codified in 842 IAC 1-7-1. Two of those hours must specifically address ethics and Indiana jurisprudence as it relates to physical therapy practice. CE hours cannot be carried over from one renewal period to another.
Indiana PT Renewal Requirements
Continuing Competency — 22 Hours Required
Indiana requires 22 hours of continuing competency activities per biennial renewal period, as codified in 842 IAC 1-7-1. Of those 22 hours, 2 must be completed in an ethics and Indiana jurisprudence course specifically related to the practice of physical therapy. Hours must be earned within the renewal period — they cannot be carried over to the next cycle.
Indiana’s CE requirement is prorated for shorter license periods. If a license is valid for less than 12 months, no CE is required for renewal. If valid for 12 to 23 months, 12 hours are required — including the 2-hour ethics and jurisprudence requirement.
Approved CE Providers
Indiana accepts CE from a broad range of providers without requiring prior Board approval. Automatically approved organizations include APTA, INAPTA, FSBPT, accredited colleges and universities, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, the Joint Commission on Health Care Organizations, and federal, state, and local governmental agencies. CE provided by affiliated entities of these organizations is also accepted. The Board may also approve activities on a case-by-case basis if they contribute directly to professional competency and are conducted by individuals with demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
The ethics and Indiana jurisprudence requirement can be satisfied through INAPTA’s continuing education portal at education.inapta.org. Additional CE resources are available through FSBPT at fsbpt.org.
CE Record-Keeping
Licensees must certify completion of CE at renewal and retain documentation for three years after the last renewal date, per 842 IAC 1-7-2. The Board may audit CE compliance and request proof of completion on a Board-approved form. Acceptable proof includes original workshop or conference brochures, agendas, course materials, or a certificate of completion signed by the course instructor.
How to Renew Your Indiana PT License
- Complete 22 hours of continuing competency activities during the biennial renewal period, including 2 hours of ethics and Indiana jurisprudence
- Log in to MyLicense.IN.gov using your Access Indiana account
- Complete the online renewal application and certify CE completion
- Pay the $100 renewal fee by credit or debit card
- Submit before June 30 of the renewal year — renewal notices are sent approximately 90 days in advance
- Retain CE documentation for 3 years in case of audit
Expired Licenses — Reinstatement
Indiana’s approach to expired licenses is straightforward and favorable compared to many states. Licenses expired less than three years may renew online at the standard $100 renewal fee — no additional late penalty applies. Licenses expired three or more years require formal reinstatement per IC 25-1-8-6, at a total cost of $200 (current $100 renewal fee plus current $100 application fee). The reinstatement application must include a letter of work history or resume, 22 hours of CE completed within the last 24 months (including the 2-hour ethics and jurisprudence requirement), and license verifications from any state where the applicant is currently licensed.
PT Compact and Indiana Renewal
Indiana is a PT Compact member state. For Indiana-licensed PTs holding Compact Privileges in other states, maintaining your Indiana license in good standing is essential — your Indiana license is your home state license for Compact purposes. If your Indiana license expires, your Compact Privileges in other member states are affected. Renewing your Indiana license on time protects your multi-state practice authority.
For Compact Privilege holders practicing in Indiana from other member states, your home state license renewal governs your overall Compact eligibility. Indiana does not separately track or impose additional renewal obligations on Compact Privilege holders beyond compliance with Indiana practice requirements while working in the state.
Common Indiana PT Renewal Mistakes
- Forgetting the 2-hour ethics and jurisprudence requirement. This is a mandatory component of the 22-hour total — general CE hours do not substitute for it.
- Assuming CE hours carry over. They do not. Any hours earned outside the current biennial period are not creditable for that renewal cycle.
- Waiting for a renewal notice. The Board considers its duty fulfilled once the notice is sent. If your email or address is not current in your MyLicense account, you may not receive it — and that does not extend your deadline.
- Failing to retain CE documentation. Indiana audits CE compliance. Retain certificates of completion and course materials for at least three years.
- Letting your Indiana license lapse if using it as your PT Compact home state license. An expired Indiana license directly affects your Compact Privileges in other member states.
- Indiana’s renewal deadline is a fixed statewide date — June 30 of even-numbered years — not birthday-based. Every licensed Indiana PT renews on the same schedule.
- The renewal notice is sent 90 days in advance and the Board considers its duty fulfilled once sent. Do not rely on receiving a notice as confirmation — verify your renewal date in your MyLicense account.
- Licenses expired less than 3 years renew at the standard $100 fee online — there is no separate late fee for recently expired licenses.
- CE hours cannot carry over. Plan your CE within the current renewal period — excess hours earned after the cycle ends do not apply to the next renewal.
- The 2-hour ethics and Indiana jurisprudence requirement applies every renewal period, including for reinstatement. Budget these hours separately from general CE planning.
Relevant Statutes and Regulations
- Indiana Code § 25-27 — Physical Therapists
- 842 IAC 1-7 — Continuing Competency Requirements
- Indiana PLA — Physical Therapy Renewal Information
Related Pages
Frequently Asked Questions
When does an Indiana PT license expire?
Indiana PT licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years — for example, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2028. All licensed Indiana PTs share the same renewal deadline regardless of when their license was originally issued. Renewal notices are sent approximately 90 days before the deadline. Source: Indiana PLA Physical Therapy Licensing Information page.
How many CE hours are required to renew an Indiana PT license?
Indiana requires 22 continuing competency hours per biennial renewal period, per 842 IAC 1-7-1. Two of those 22 hours must specifically address ethics and Indiana jurisprudence as it relates to physical therapy practice. Hours must be earned within the renewal period and cannot be carried over to the next cycle. For licenses valid less than 12 months, no CE is required. For licenses valid 12–23 months, 12 hours are required including the 2-hour ethics and jurisprudence component. Source: 842 IAC 1-7-1; Indiana PLA Physical Therapy Licensing Information page.
What happens if my Indiana PT license expires?
Indiana distinguishes between recently expired and long-expired licenses. Licenses expired less than three years may renew online at the standard $100 fee — no additional penalty applies. Licenses expired three or more years require reinstatement per IC 25-1-8-6 at a total cost of $200, and must include a work history letter, 22 hours of CE completed within the last 24 months (including the 2-hour ethics and jurisprudence component), and verifications from all states where the applicant is currently licensed. Source: Indiana PLA Physical Therapy Licensing Information; IC 25-1-8-6.
Can I carry over CE hours from one Indiana PT renewal period to the next?
No. Indiana does not allow continuing competency hours earned during one renewal period to be carried forward into a future renewal cycle, per 842 IAC 1-7-1(c). All 22 hours must be earned within the current biennial period. Hours earned before or after the renewal period are not creditable for that cycle. Source: 842 IAC 1-7-1; Indiana PLA Physical Therapy Licensing Information page.
Where can I find Indiana jurisprudence CE for PT license renewal?
The Indiana PLA specifically directs licensees to INAPTA’s continuing education portal at education.inapta.org for the required ethics and Indiana jurisprudence content. INAPTA offers Indiana jurisprudence and ethics CE courses through its portal. FSBPT also offers approved CE at fsbpt.org. Prior Board approval is not required for CE from APTA, INAPTA, FSBPT, or accredited institutions. Source: Indiana PLA Physical Therapy Licensing Information; 842 IAC 1-7-1 and 1-7-5.
Does holding a PT Compact Privilege in Indiana affect my renewal obligations?
For Indiana-licensed PTs using their Indiana license as their home state license for Compact purposes, renewing your Indiana license on time is essential — an expired Indiana license directly affects your Compact Privileges in other member states. For out-of-state PTs holding a Compact Privilege to practice in Indiana, your home state license renewal governs your Compact eligibility. Indiana does not impose separate renewal obligations on Compact Privilege holders beyond compliance with Indiana practice requirements while working in the state. Source: Indiana PLA PT Compact page; IC 25-27-2.
How much does it cost to renew an Indiana PT license?
The renewal fee is $100, paid by credit or debit card through MyLicense.IN.gov. Licenses expired less than three years may also renew at the standard $100 fee — there is no additional late penalty. Licenses expired three or more years require reinstatement at $200 (current $100 renewal fee plus current $100 application fee), per IC 25-1-8-6. Source: Indiana PLA Physical Therapy Licensing Information fee schedule.
Does Indiana require live or in-person CE hours for PT license renewal?
Indiana does not impose a minimum in-person or live CE hour requirement for PT license renewal. The 22-hour continuing competency requirement can be satisfied through a variety of approved formats, including online and self-study activities, provided the content meets the criteria of 842 IAC 1-7-1 and is delivered by an approved organization. The only topic-specific requirement is that 2 of the 22 hours address ethics and Indiana jurisprudence. Source: 842 IAC 1-7-1; Indiana PLA Physical Therapy Licensing Information page.
- Page created. Data based on Indiana PLA official sources verified June 2026.