Occupational Therapy
Contact Information
License Application Status
Find the status of your license application by checking our online license verifications; your name will be added immediately when your license number is issued. You may also contact:
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Occupational Therapy Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
518-474-3817, ext. 270 (voice)
518-474-3398 (fax)
opunit3@mail.nysed.gov
Please provide your name, social security number, date of birth, and the name of the profession in any correspondence.
Education Credentials from Non-approved Programs
If you have questions about acceptable documentation to verify education completed outside the U.S. or in non-approved programs, contact:
PO Box 8628
Philadelphia, PA 19104-8628
215-349-8767 (voice)
215-662-0425 (fax)
empire@cgfns.org
www.cgfns.org
Licensing Examination
800 S. Frederick Avenue, Suite 200
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150
Phone: (301) 990-7979
Web: www.nbcot.org
There is no examination requirement for New York State certification as an occupational therapy assistant.
Practice Issues
For answers to questions concerning practice issues, contact:
Office of the Professions
State Board for Occupational Therapy
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
518-474-3817, ext. 100 (voice)
518-486-4846 (fax)
otbd@mail.nysed.gov
Professional Misconduct and Discipline
This site contains information concerning professional misconduct, including how to file a complaint and search for disciplinary actions taken against licensees.
General Customer Service
Telephone hours are from 8:30am to 4:45 pm, Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
518-474-3817(voice)
518-473-1426 (TDD/TTY)
518-474-1449 (fax)
op4info@mail.nysed.gov
Employment Opportunities in New York City Department of Education
Immediate employment opportunities are available with the New York City Department of Education in the area of occupational therapy either as full-time or through related service agreements. Additional information on opportunities or scholarship assistance can be obtained by contacting the New York City Department of Education: http://schools.nyc.gov/teachnyc/
