Physical Therapy License Verification API
Verify PT and PTA licenses in real-time across 43 U.S. states from official state boards and PT Compact jurisdictions. Built for healthcare staffing platforms and credentialing teams.
43 States — PT Compact + Direct Board Integrations
Active states verified via PT Compact participating jurisdictions and direct state board integrations for FL, NY, and CA. Additional states in development.
Active — 43 states
Coming Soon
Quick Start
Request
curl --request GET \
--url 'https://physical-therapy-license-verification.p.rapidapi.com/verify?license_number=PT789012&state=TX' \
--header 'x-rapidapi-host: physical-therapy-license-verification.p.rapidapi.com' \
--header 'x-rapidapi-key: YOUR_API_KEY'Response
{
"license_number": "PT789012",
"name": "Sarah Chen",
"state": "TX",
"license_type": "Physical Therapist",
"status": "Active",
"expiration_date": "2026-11-30",
"compact_eligible": true,
"disciplinary_actions": [],
"verified_at": "2026-03-23T15:00:00Z",
"source_url": "https://ptcompact.org/",
"cache_hit": false
}Response Schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| license_number | string | The verified license number |
| name | string | Full name of the license holder |
| state | string | Two-letter state code |
| license_type | string | PT (Physical Therapist) or PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) |
| status | string | Current license status: Active, Inactive, Expired, or Suspended |
| expiration_date | string | License expiration date in YYYY-MM-DD format |
| compact_eligible | boolean | Whether the license is eligible for practice under the PT Compact |
| disciplinary_actions | array | List of disciplinary actions on record, if any |
| verified_at | string | ISO 8601 timestamp of when the verification was performed |
| source_url | string | URL of the official state board or compact source used |
| cache_hit | boolean | Whether this result was served from cache or fetched live |
Common Use Cases
Simple, transparent pricing
Start for free. Scale as you grow. All plans include access to official data sources and real-time verification.
Pro
2,000 requests/month
- 2,000 verifications/month
- 43 states covered
- JSON responses
- Priority support
Ultra
10,000 requests/month
- 10,000 verifications/month
- 43 states covered
- JSON responses
- Priority support
Mega
50,000 requests/month
- 50,000 verifications/month
- 43 states covered
- JSON responses
- Dedicated support
API Reference
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /verify | Verify a single license by number and state |
| GET | /search | Search licenses by full or partial name |
| GET | /states | List supported states with board metadata |
| GET | /status | Real-time health status of each state portal |
Frequently asked questions
What is the PT Compact?
The PT Compact is an interstate agreement allowing physical therapists and PTAs licensed in a member state to practice in other member states. The API checks both compact eligibility and individual state board records.
How many states are covered?
43 states are currently active via PT Compact participating jurisdictions and direct state board integrations for FL, NY, and CA. Additional states are in development.
What does compact_eligible mean?
When true, it indicates the licensee's home state participates in the PT Compact and their license is in good standing, allowing practice in other compact states.
Do you offer enterprise contracts?
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