Kansas Physical Therapist License Renewal (2026 Guide)
- Kansas-licensed physical therapists preparing for annual December 31 renewal
- PTs managing the biennial CE cycle and the recurring KS JAM requirement
- PTs whose licenses have been cancelled and need to understand reinstatement requirements
Kansas Physical Therapist License Renewal — At a Glance
| Renewal Cycle | Annual |
| Renewal Fee | $67 online; $70 paper |
| Late Fee | $5 additional during January late renewal window |
| License Expiration | December 31 annually (K.A.R. 100-29-8) |
| Renewal Window | On-time: November 15 – December 31; Late: January 1 – January 31; Cancelled if not renewed by January 31 |
| CE Requirement | 40 contact hours per biennial cycle; submitted with odd-year renewals; no CE required at even-year renewals |
| KS JAM at Renewal | Mandatory at each odd-year renewal; counts as 1 contact hour toward the 40-hour CE requirement |
| Professional Liability Insurance | Evidence of coverage ($100,000/$300,000 minimums) must be submitted with each annual renewal application (K.A.R. 100-29-15) |
| Renewal Method | Online (preferred) at boha.ks.gov; paper renewal also available |
| Payment Methods | Online: credit/debit card; Paper: check or money order |
| Renewal Contact | (785) 296-7413 | KSBHA_licensing@ks.gov | boha.ks.gov |
Kansas PT licenses expire on December 31 of each year. The renewal window opens November 15 for on-time renewals and extends through January 31 as a late renewal period with a $5 penalty. The entire renewal cycle spans 10 weeks — 6 on-time and 4 late. If a license is not renewed by January 31, it is cancelled automatically, and reinstatement — not renewal — is required to return to active practice.
Kansas uses an annual renewal cycle but tracks continuing education on a biennial basis. Physical therapists must complete 40 contact hours of CE per two-year period, with evidence submitted at odd-year renewals. The Kansas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (KS JAM) is a mandatory component of every biennial CE cycle — it counts as one of the 40 required contact hours and must be completed through FSBPT. Even-year renewals are simpler: no CE submission is required, just the renewal fee and PLI evidence.
The professional liability insurance requirement is one of Kansas’s most distinctive features at renewal. Under K.A.R. 100-29-15(b), evidence of PLI coverage at the required minimums ($100,000 per claim / $300,000 aggregate) must be submitted with every annual renewal application — even-year renewals included. This is not a one-time initial requirement; it is an annual documentation obligation.
Kansas PT Renewal Requirements
Annual License Renewal — December 31 Deadline
Under K.A.R. 100-29-8(a), all Kansas PT licenses expire on December 31 of each year. The Board sends renewal notices via email at the beginning of the on-time renewal period (November 15) and again at the start of the late renewal period (January 1). Keep your email address current in the Board’s system.
If the renewal fee is not received by December 31, the licensee enters the late renewal period. During the late window (January 1–31), renewal may still be completed with payment of the regular renewal fee plus the $5 late fee. If both the renewal fee and late fee are not received by January 31, the license is cancelled under K.S.A. 65-2910(c).
Professional Liability Insurance — Annual Documentation
Under K.A.R. 100-29-15(b), every Kansas-licensed PT must submit evidence of maintaining professional liability insurance coverage with each annual renewal application. The minimum coverage levels are $100,000 per claim and $300,000 aggregate. This requirement applies at every renewal — both odd-year and even-year. Failure to submit PLI evidence may prevent license renewal.
Continuing Education — Biennial Cycle
CE is required and submitted at odd-year renewals only. Under K.A.R. 100-29-9, PTs must complete 40 contact hours of CE during the preceding two-year period. All CE activities must be related to the practice of physical therapy and must pertain to one of the following content areas:
- Clinical skills
- Administration and management techniques
- Educational principles in patient, family, or community service
- Research projects with peer-reviewed, published results
- Legislative issues involving the profession
- Health care and the health care delivery system
- Documentation, reimbursement, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance
- Problem solving, critical thinking, and ethics
Kansas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (KS JAM) — Mandatory Each Cycle
As part of the 40-hour biennial CE requirement, every Kansas PT must successfully complete the KS JAM during each continuing education cycle per K.A.R. 100-29-9(a)(1)(A). The KS JAM is developed by the Board and FSBPT and administered by FSBPT. One contact hour of CE credit is awarded for successful completion. Access is through FSBPT at fsbpt.org.
CE Activity Limits
Kansas does not impose an overall cap on online or internet-based CE, but specific limits apply to certain activity categories under K.A.R. 100-29-9(f):
- Reading professional literature (self-instruction): Maximum 2 contact hours per biennial cycle
- Individual correspondence, audio, video, or internet courses: Maximum 10 contact hours per individual course
- Supervision of PT students: Maximum 3 contact hours per two-year CE period
No contact hours are awarded for any CE activity repeated within the same CE period.
CE for New Licensees
Under K.A.R. 100-29-9(c), a PT initially licensed within one year of an odd-year renewal date is not required to submit CE for that first renewal. A PT licensed more than one year but less than two years before an odd-year renewal date must submit evidence of completing at least half of the required contact hours (20 of 40).
How to Renew Your Kansas PT License
- Watch for the November 15 renewal notice. The Board sends renewal notices by email at the start of the on-time renewal window. Keep your email address current in the KSBHA portal at boha.ks.gov.
- At odd-year renewals: complete the KS JAM. Ensure you have completed the Kansas Jurisprudence Assessment Module through FSBPT during the two-year CE period. It counts as 1 of your 40 required CE hours and must be completed before submitting your renewal.
- At odd-year renewals: compile CE documentation. Gather documented evidence of your 40 contact hours of qualifying CE activities. Ensure no repeating activities and that content falls within the Board’s approved subject areas.
- Renew online at boha.ks.gov. Online renewal costs $67. Submit CE documentation (at odd-year renewals) and PLI evidence with your renewal application.
- Submit PLI evidence. At every renewal (odd-year and even-year), submit proof of professional liability coverage at the $100,000/$300,000 minimums to the Board.
- If renewing in January: A $5 late fee applies. Complete renewal before January 31 to avoid cancellation.
Reinstatement of a Cancelled License
If a Kansas PT license is cancelled for failure to renew by January 31, reinstatement — not renewal — is required. Under K.A.R. 100-29-10, the reinstatement process requires:
- A completed reinstatement application (form provided by the Board)
- Payment of the $80 reinstatement fee
- Proof of satisfactory completion of CE requirements
CE requirements for reinstatement depend on how long the license has been cancelled:
- Cancelled less than 5 years: Complete the CE that was required at the time of cancellation plus a minimum of 10 additional contact hours for each 6 months since the cancellation date.
- Cancelled 5 years or more: Complete an individually tailored CE program approved by the Board. If the applicant has been in active practice in another state during the cancelled period, proof of a current license and CE compliance in that jurisdiction may be accepted.
PT Compact — Renewal Implications
For Kansas PT licensees who hold compact privileges in other member states, the Kansas license must remain active to sustain those privileges. A cancelled Kansas license — resulting from failure to renew by January 31 — may affect compact eligibility in remote states until the Kansas license is reinstated.
For PTs practicing in Kansas under a compact privilege from another home state, the Kansas December 31 expiration and annual renewal cycle do not apply — renewal obligations track the home-state license. However, the PLI requirement under K.A.R. 100-29-15 applies to all PTs practicing in Kansas, and the KS JAM CE requirement applies to compact privilege holders at each odd-year CE cycle. Verify current compact renewal procedures through the PT Compact Commission.
- PLI documentation is required every year — not just at odd-year CE renewals. Even in even-numbered years when no CE is required, you must still submit evidence of PLI coverage with your annual renewal application. Don’t overlook this.
- The KS JAM counts as one CE hour — but must be completed. Building the KS JAM into your CE plan early in the biennial cycle avoids the risk of missing it at the end. Without it, your CE cycle is incomplete and your odd-year renewal cannot be processed.
- January 31 is a hard stop. Unlike some states with extended lapse pathways, Kansas cancels the license immediately after January 31 with no further renewal option. Reinstatement carries an $80 fee and additional CE requirements. Never rely on the late window as a routine buffer.
- The reading self-instruction cap is 2 hours — not 20. Some PT CE guides quote higher caps for online CE. In Kansas, reading professional literature is capped at 2 contact hours per cycle. Any single internet or correspondence course is capped at 10 hours per course, not a global cap on internet CE.
- Compact privilege holders: KS JAM and PLI still apply to you. Practicing in Kansas under a compact privilege does not exempt you from the KS JAM CE requirement or the PLI documentation obligation. Both apply regardless of compact or licensure status.
- Address and email changes: notify Board within 30 days. Under K.A.R. 100-29-13(b), each PT must inform the Board in writing within 30 days of any changes in mailing, residence, or practice address. Renewal notices are sent by email — an outdated email address means a missed renewal notice.
Relevant Statutes and Regulations
- Kansas State Board of Healing Arts — Renewal Dates
- K.A.R. 100-29-8 (Expiration), 100-29-9 (CE), 100-29-10 (Reinstatement), 100-29-15 (PLI) — Full Statute and Regulations PDF
- Kansas State Board of Healing Arts — License Fees
- KSBHA Online Renewal Portal
Related Pages
- Kansas Physical Therapist License Requirements (Initial)
- Oklahoma Physical Therapist License Renewal
- Missouri Physical Therapist License Renewal
- Physical Therapist Licensing by State — Complete Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
When does a Kansas PT license expire?
Kansas PT licenses expire on December 31 of each year per K.A.R. 100-29-8(a). The on-time renewal window runs November 15 through December 31. A late renewal window runs January 1 through January 31 with a $5 late fee. If not renewed by January 31, the license is cancelled and reinstatement is required. Source: KSBHA Renewal Dates; K.A.R. 100-29-8
What is the Kansas PT renewal fee?
Online renewal is $67; paper renewal is $70, per K.A.R. 100-29-7. A $5 late fee applies for renewal completed during the January 1–31 late window. The reinstatement fee for a cancelled license is $80. Source: K.A.R. 100-29-7
How many CE hours does Kansas require for PT renewal?
Kansas requires 40 contact hours of CE per biennial cycle, submitted with odd-year renewal applications. No CE is required at even-year renewals. The KS JAM is mandatory each cycle and counts as 1 of the 40 required hours. No contact hours are awarded for repeated activities within the same cycle. Source: K.A.R. 100-29-9
Is the KS JAM required at every renewal?
The KS JAM is required at each odd-year renewal — not every year. Since CE is submitted at odd-year renewals only, the KS JAM must be completed during the preceding two-year CE period. It counts as 1 contact hour of CE credit per K.A.R. 100-29-9(f)(15). In even-numbered years, no KS JAM is required since no CE is submitted. Source: K.A.R. 100-29-9(a)(1)(A); (f)(15)
Does Kansas require PLI evidence at every renewal?
Yes. Under K.A.R. 100-29-15(b), every Kansas-licensed PT must submit evidence of maintaining professional liability insurance coverage ($100,000 per claim / $300,000 aggregate) with each annual renewal application — including even-year renewals. This is an annual documentation requirement, not limited to CE renewal years. Source: K.A.R. 100-29-15(b)
What happens if my Kansas PT license is cancelled?
A licence cancelled for failure to renew by January 31 requires reinstatement — not renewal. Under K.A.R. 100-29-10, the reinstatement fee is $80, and additional CE is required based on the length of the lapse: at least 10 additional contact hours per 6 months cancelled (for cancellations under 5 years), or an individually tailored program (for 5+ years). Source: K.A.R. 100-29-10; K.S.A. 65-2910(c)(d)
How does PT Compact membership affect Kansas renewal?
For Kansas licensees, an active Kansas license is required to sustain compact privileges in other member states. A cancelled Kansas license may affect compact eligibility until reinstated. For PTs practicing in Kansas under a compact privilege from another home state, Kansas’s December 31 renewal cycle and renewal fees do not apply — but PLI evidence and KS JAM CE requirements do. Source: K.S.A. 65-2925; K.A.R. 100-29-9; K.A.R. 100-29-15