Instructions for Temporary Permit Applicants

To obtain a temporary permit to practice as a physical therapist or a physical therapist's assistant, you must  first apply for full licensure or certification to practice in the state of Indiana.

A person with a temporary permit may only practice physical therapy under the direct supervision of an Indiana licensed physical therapist who is responsible for the patient.

A temporary permit shall expire on the earliest date that any one (1) of the following occurs:

1. Applicant becomes licensed or certified.
2. Application for licensure or certification is disapproved.
3. Ninety (90) days has passed since the issuance of the temporary permit.

Required Documentation for Exam Applicants

• Completed application which may be submitted online with the $50.00 temporary permit fee, after submission of the initial application and fee of $100.00;
• Social security number
• An official (certified) transcript of grades from the school the applicant obtained his or her degree that shows the degree has been conferred. Graduates of a foreign program must submit notarized copies of their transcripts; an official translation needs to also be included if the transcript is not in English.
• The affirmation of supervision form must be completed by the supervising Indiana licensed physical therapist indicating he/she will be providing direct supervision to the applicant. This form must be completed and ready to upload in order to submit an application online.
• An original detail credentials evaluation specifically for the state of Indiana. Approved credentialing services are available here.
• Complete Criminal Background Check

Required Documentation for Endorsement Applicants

• Completed application which may be submitted online with the $50.00 temporary permit fee, after submission of the initial application and fee of $100.00;
• Social security number;
• A copy of your current physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license/certification OR license verification from the state in which you are currently licensed.
• The affirmation of supervision form must be completed by the supervising Indiana licensed physical therapist indicating he/she will be providing direct supervision to the applicant. This form must be completed and ready to upload in order to submit an application online.
• An original detail credentials evaluation completed specifically for the state of Indiana Approved credentialing services are available here.
• Complete Criminal Background Check