Application for Licensure Information and Instructions

1. In accordance with Chapter 43-42 of the North Dakota Century Code, it is necessary for each Respiratory Therapist to apply to practice respiratory care in the state of North Dakota. It will be necessary to renew licensure each year in the manner prescribed by the rules of the North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care.
2. It is unlawful to engage in the practice of respiratory care in the state of North Dakota without a license.
3. All requested information must be included for the application to be considered complete. Incomplete application will not be processed and will be returned to the sender.
4. The license fee is $60 for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Temporary Respiratory Therapist (TRT eligible), or Polysomnographic Technologist (PRT). There is a $15.00 fee for all returned (NSF) checks and your license will be invalid. MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: NORTH DAKOTA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE.
5. YOUR NOTARIZED SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED!
6. All out-of-state applicants must send the Licensure Verification to states they have been licensed in. This applies to all states whether your license there is current or has expired.

All initial applicants (including those applying for a temporary license) must submit the following items to be considered for licensure:
  Completed Application for Licensure.
  $60 license fee.
  Completed Education Verification form.
  Official copy of your transcript sent from the college or university or a copy of your diploma which is
         either notarized or embossed with the school seal.
  Notarized copy of your registering or certifying exam scores.
  Photocopy of BPRT certificate. (If applying for PRT license.)

All out-of–state applicants must also submit:
  Completed License Verification form from each state in which you are presently and/or were
         previously licensed.

All requested information must be included for the application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be processed and will be returned to the sender. There is a $25 fee for all returned (NSF) checks and your license will be invalid until all fees are received. Failure to renew or meet the continuing education requirements, as established by the NDSBRC will result in the expiration of your license on January 31, 2008. North Dakota State Law requires persons engaged in the respiratory care and polysomnography practice to be licensed.

Thank you all for your commitment and leadership that you provide to the Respiratory Care and Polysomnography profession.

NOTICE: A license may be issued within 2 to 5 days from the date all required application materials are received, considering the applicant has no past convictions or disciplinary actions, or there are no other concerns regarding the application.