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April 28, 2025

General Requirements

Endorsement Licensure Requirements: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) All Applicants Must Submit the Following: Application:  Verifications: Additional Education Requirements:
April 28, 2025

Process

Request official Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (www.nbrc.org) be sent directly to our board office. Request license verification(s) from all states in […]
April 28, 2025

Fees

Licensure Fees New Initial Licensure Fee $50.00 Application Fee $50.00 (non-refundable) Unlicensed Activity Fee $5.00 Total Fee Due with Application $105.00 Make checks or money orders […]
April 28, 2025

General Renewal Requirements

Current licenses expires at midnight, Eastern Time, on May 31, 2025. The department will renew your license upon receipt of: Licensees requesting to reactivate their license […]
April 28, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 28, 2025

Renewal Process

Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 28, 2025

Name Change

If you are renewing online and need to change your name, please follow these instructions prior to renewing your license: Name changes require legal documentation showing […]
April 28, 2025

Renewal Fees

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Renewals Fees Active […]
April 28, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statute Chapter 468, Part V: Respiratory TherapyChapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act Florida Administrative […]