Respiratory Therapist License Requirements by State
State-by-state respiratory therapy licensing information and renewal requirements
Respiratory Therapists often need licensing information when:
- •Relocating to a new state
- •Accepting travel contracts
- •Renewing credentials
- •Applying for endorsement in a new state
Licensing regulations vary significantly by state. Select a state below to view detailed requirements.
License Required
Alabama
AL
No State License
Alaska
AK
License Required
Arizona
AZ
License Required
Arkansas
AR
License Required
California
CA
License Required
Colorado
CO
License Required
Connecticut
CT
License Required
Delaware
DE
License Required
Florida
FL
License Required
Georgia
GA
License Required
Hawaii
HI
License Required
Idaho
ID
License Required
Illinois
IL
License Required
Indiana
IN
License Required
Iowa
IA
License Required
Kansas
KS
License Required
Kentucky
KY
License Required
Louisiana
LA
License Required
Maine
ME
License Required
Maryland
MD
License Required
Massachusetts
MA
License Required
Michigan
MI
License Required
Minnesota
MN
License Required
Mississippi
MS
License Required
Missouri
MO
License Required
Montana
MT
License Required
Nebraska
NE
License Required
Nevada
NV
License Required
New Hampshire
NH
License Required
New Jersey
NJ
License Required
New Mexico
NM
License Required
New York
NY
License Required
North Carolina
NC
License Required
North Dakota
ND
License Required
Ohio
OH
License Required
Oklahoma
OK
License Required
Oregon
OR
License Required
Pennsylvania
PA
License Required
Rhode Island
RI
License Required
South Carolina
SC
License Required
South Dakota
SD
License Required
Tennessee
TN
License Required
Texas
TX
License Required
Utah
UT
License Required
Vermont
VT
License Required
Virginia
VA
License Required
Washington
WA
License Required
West Virginia
WV
License Required
Wisconsin
WI
License Required
Wyoming
WY
Important Disclaimer
Licensure requirements are subject to change. RTB2 provides informational guidance only and does not replace official state licensing authorities. Always verify requirements directly with the state board before making any decisions regarding licensure or credentialing.