How to get licensed - Art Therapist
An individual applying for initial licensure as an Art Therapist must:
- Meet the requirements of Oregon Administrative Rule 331, Division 30;
- Submit a completed application form found in forms below;
- Submit two forms of acceptable identification both of which must include applicant's current legal name. Front and back of legible (clear) photocopies if submitted by mail. At least one form of identification provided to the Health Licensing Office must be photographic. Acceptable identification options can be found under Chapter 331, Division 30 of Oregon Administrative Rule;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Have received at least a master's degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. (ATCB);
- Be certified by the ATCB as a Registered Art Therapist or possess the qualifications to be credentialed as a Registered Art Therapist;
- Pass a fingerprint-based nationwide criminal records check; and
- Pay all required fees.
How to get licensed - Certified Art Therapist
An individual applying for initial licensure as a Certified Art Therapist must:
- Meet the requirements of Oregon Administrative Rule 331, Division 30;
- Submit a completed application form found in forms below;
- Submit two forms of acceptable identification both of which must include applicant's current legal name. Front and back of legible (clear) photocopies if submitted by mail. At least one form of identification provided to the Health Licensing Office must be photographic. Acceptable identification options can be found under Chapter 331, Division 30 of Oregon Administrative Rule;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Have received at least a master's degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. (ATCB);
- Be certified by the ATCB as a Board Certified Art Therapist or possess the qualifications to be credentialed as a Board Certified Art Therapist;
- Pass a fingerprint-based nationwide criminal records check; and
- Pay all required fees.
Effective January 1, 2026 - How to get licensed - Provisional Art Therapist
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Health Licensing Office will begin accepting applications for Provisional Art Therapists. The application for the provisional license will be available the last week of December 2025. When available, the application will show up in the "Documents" list below.
An individual applying for initial licensure as a Provisional Art Therapist must:
- Meet the requirements of Oregon Administrative Rule 331, Division 30;
- Submit a completed application form found in forms below;
- Submit two forms of acceptable identification both of which must include applicant's current legal name. Front and back of legible (clear) photocopies if submitted by mail. At least one form of identification provided to the Health Licensing Office must be photographic. Acceptable identification options can be found under Chapter 331, Division 30 of Oregon Administrative Rule;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Have received at least a master's degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. (ATCB);
- Be certified by the ATCB as a Board Certified Art Therapist or possess the qualifications to be credentialed as a Board Certified Art Therapist;
- Have an established supervisory relationship and submit a Supervisory Declaration of Responsibility form which is available within the Provisional Art Therapist License Application;
- Pass a fingerprint-based nationwide criminal records check; and
- Pay all required fees.