Maine Physical Therapist Assistant license renewal and CE requirements
Maine does not require continuing education for PTA license renewal, which happens every year.
Physical therapist assistant licenses are renewed every year and expire March 31, the same date as physical therapist licenses. The board's PT and PTA licensing page shows a $25 annual renewal fee for physical therapist assistants and a $50 late fee for applications received after the expiration date. Renewal is submitted online, and renewal reminders are emailed at least 30 days before expiration. An application filed more than 90 days after expiration must meet all requirements for a new applicant, though the board may waive the examination if the application is filed within two years of expiration; the 90 day extended renewal period does not permit practice after the expiration date.
Summary
Maine does not require continuing education for PTA license renewal, which happens every year. Physical therapist assistant licenses are renewed every year and expire March 31, the same date as physical therapist licenses. The board's PT and PTA licensing page shows a $25 annual renewal fee for physical therapist assistants and a $50 late fee for applications received after the expiration date. Renewal is submitted online, and renewal reminders are emailed at least 30 days before expiration. An application filed more than 90 days after expiration must meet all requirements for a new applicant, though the board may waive the examination if the application is filed within two years of expiration; the 90 day extended renewal period does not permit practice after the expiration date.
Maine Physical Therapist Assistant renewal and continuing education rules
"Not stated" means the board's pages and rules we read do not address it. We do not fill in typical values.
| Renewal cycle | Annual (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Renewal deadline | Same date for every licensee, 03/31 each cycle |
| Continuing education required | No |
Maine requires no continuing education of physical therapist assistants. The Board of Physical Therapy's frequently asked questions page, which covers physical therapists and physical therapist assistants together, states that Maine law does not require continuing education for this profession. 32 MRSA 3116-B authorizes the board to establish continuing education requirements by rule as a condition of renewal, but the board has not adopted a continuing education chapter, and the board's own FAQ is the current statement of the requirement. Renewal therefore turns on the application and fee rather than on hours.
Required CE topics for Maine physical therapist assistants
The Maine Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) pages and rules we read do not mandate specific subject areas for this license type. Hours may be in any approved subject.
Documentation and audit
| Proof submitted at renewal | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Keep records for | Not stated |
| Board audits compliance | Not stated |
Common questions
- How many CE hours does a Maine PTA need to renew?
- Maine does not require continuing education for PTA license renewal, which happens every year. Maine requires no continuing education of physical therapist assistants. The Board of Physical Therapy's frequently asked questions page, which covers physical therapists and physical therapist assistants together, states that Maine law does not require continuing education for this profession. 32 MRSA 3116-B authorizes the board to establish continuing education requirements by rule as a condition of renewal, but the board has not adopted a continuing education chapter, and the board's own FAQ is the current statement of the requirement. Renewal therefore turns on the application and fee rather than on hours.
- How often does a Maine PTA license need to be renewed?
- Physical Therapist Assistant licenses in Maine renew every year. Physical therapist assistant licenses are renewed every year and expire March 31, the same date as physical therapist licenses. The board's PT and PTA licensing page shows a $25 annual renewal fee for physical therapist assistants and a $50 late fee for applications received after the expiration date. Renewal is submitted online, and renewal reminders are emailed at least 30 days before expiration. An application filed more than 90 days after expiration must meet all requirements for a new applicant, though the board may waive the examination if the application is filed within two years of expiration; the 90 day extended renewal period does not permit practice after the expiration date.
Sources
Last verified September 8, 2026. Every value above was read from one of these.
- Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant licensing page, Maine OPOR Board of Physical Therapy (March 31 renewal, $25 PTA renewal fee, $50 late fee, 90 day rule)State board page, accessed September 8, 2026
- Board of Physical Therapy Frequently Asked Questions, Maine OPOR (Maine law does not require continuing education for this profession)State board page, accessed September 8, 2026
- 32 MRSA 3116, License renewal, including the 90 day late renewal windowStatute or administrative rule, accessed September 8, 2026
- 32 MRSA 3116-B, Continuing education requirements for license renewal (rulemaking authority)Statute or administrative rule, accessed September 8, 2026
Maine is one of the few states with no continuing education requirement for physical therapist assistants, matching the physical therapist record. The no-continuing-education statement was read on the board's FAQ page, which is written for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants together. The March 31 annual renewal, the $25 physical therapist assistant renewal fee, the $50 late fee, and the 90 day extended renewal window were read on the board's PT and PTA licensing page and, for the 90 day rule, in 32 MRSA 3116. 32 MRSA 3116-B gives the board authority to set continuing education by rule; the board has not used it, and 32 MRSA 3116 itself sets no fixed renewal date, leaving that to the Commissioner and the board page. The record's documentation block is all null because with no continuing education requirement there is nothing to document, audit, or have approved.
Provided for general reference. Requirements change through legislative sessions and rulemaking, so confirm with the Maine Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) before relying on them for a renewal. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.