Process & Requirements

Official Arizona Policy on Jurisprudence Requirement to get compact privileges

Make sure to select Jurisprudence Exam Registration Form and then check that you do not yet have a license number.

The District of Columbia requires all PT Compact Privilege Applicants to complete the compact application and pay for the jurisprudence exam prior to registering for the DC Jurisprudence exam. Please allow 48-72 hours after paying for the exam to receive your ATT letter. The DC Jurisprudence exam must be completed within 30 days after the compact privilege is issued. Contact the Board via email at dcbopt@dc.gov if you have any questions.

The Georgia Board of Physical Therapy will not accept an alternative jurisprudence activity other than the GA-JAM prior to issuance or renewal of a Georgia compact privilege.

Note: Kansas’ state fee is $65 plus a $2 processing fee.

Insurance: PTs with an active license in Kansas are required to maintain professional liability insurance of not less than $100,000 per claim, and not less than $300,000 annual aggregate for all claims made during the policy period. Visit K.S.A. 65-2920 and K.A.R 100-29-15 for further information.

Registering for an account is required to access and complete the Louisiana jurisprudence exam. Make sure to select “Compact Privilege User” when completing the form and remember contact information must be updated through the Louisiana website and ptcompact.org within 60 days of such changes in accordance with Compact Rules.

Participants will need to register for an account on the Mississippi Jurisprudence site to access the exam.

Completed Jurisprudence exams should be emailed to licensure@pr.mo.gov or faxed to 573-751-3166 to be graded.

To register for and take the Montana Jurisprudence Exam, please follow the subsequent three steps in order.

Step 1. Register for an online account – click here

Step 2. Access the Montana Statutes and Administrative Rules that you will use during the test

Step 3. Take the online jurisprudence exam – click here. Once logged in, go to “Start a New License Application” then “New Health Care License.” Read and accept the terms, then continue to the application. Click the dropdown menu under ‘Physical, Rehabilitative, Developmental’ and select “Physical Therapy Compact Jurisprudence Exam”.

Participants will receive an email from the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners after purchasing the NC compact privilege. The email will contain a link to an account and dashboard where the jurisprudence exercise can be accessed.

Per NCBPTE Board Rule: all PT’s/PTA’s must notify the NCBPTE of any changes in their contact information: home address, NC temporary home address and NC business address (if applicable), email and phone number.

In addition to registering for the exam, send an email with your contact information to physical.therapy@obpt.oregon.gov. This must include: your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and the name and address of where you will be working in Oregon.

Note: South Dakota’s state fee is $120 plus a $4 processing fee.

The Tennessee jurisprudence requirement is a course that must be completed within 30 days after the compact privilege is issued. Details on registering for the course are sent by the TN PT Board approximately a week after the CP is issued.

Individuals obtaining a compact privilege to practice in Texas must complete and submit a Compact Privilege Practice Location form.

Note: Washington’s state fee is $45 plus a $2 processing fee.

Participants will need to register for an account on the Wisconsin Jurisprudence site to access the exam.