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​​​Athletic Trainer Applicants

(For individuals who have taken or plan to take the BOC exam)

This application is for individuals seeking licensure as an Athletic Trainer (AT) in West Virginia. Whether you have already taken the BOC exam or plan to take it soon, you must complete the following steps to be issued a license.

Required Documentation:

  1. BOC Certification
  2. You must submit proof of BOC certification.
  3. Certification must be sent directly from the Board of Certification (BOC) to the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.

  5. Official Conferred Transcript​
  6. Request your official transcript to be sent directly from your school to the Board.
  7. The transcript must clearly state: the degree awarded and the date of conferral
  8. 📧 Email transcripts to: wvbopt@wv.gov​

  10. Submit License Verifications from All Jurisdictions
  11. Request license verifications from all states or jurisdictions where you have ever held a license—active or not.
  12. Verifications must be sent directly from the licensing agency to the Board.
  13. We do not accept verifications sent by applicants themselves unless explicitly authorized by the Board.​

  15. ​Complete a Criminal History Record Check
  16. ​Visit our website and click on "Criminal History Record Check" link for instruction on how to complete your finger-print based background check.


Athletic Trainer Universal Licensure Application

Effective July 1, 2025

This application is for individuals who have established residency in West Virginia and currently hold an active license in another state or jurisdiction.

Eligibility Requirements for Universal Licensure:

To be licensed under the West Virginia Universal Licensure Act, you must:

Provide proof of West Virginia Residency

  1. Submit a copy of one of the following:  West Virginia state issued driver's license, West Virginia state issued ID, or West Virginia voters registration card.

Request a BOC verification​

Contact the Board of Certification (BOC) to have your BOC sent directly to the Board.

Provide Proof of Current Licensure 

  1. Submit a copy of your current active license from another U.S. jurisdiction

Complete a Criminal History Record Check

  1. Visit our website and click on "Criminal History Record Check" link for instruction on how to complete your finger-print based background check.

Important Notes:

Your Universal Licensure is valid ONLY in West Virginia and you are required to comply with all WV AT laws and rules.

How to apply:
  1. Click here to access the Universal Licensure Application Form.
  2. Complete the form in its entirety
  3. Submit your completed application as a PDF via email to wvbopt@wv.gov
After Submission:
  1. ​Once your application is received, the Board will manually create an online account for you.
  2. You will received an email notification confirming receipt of your application.
  3. Log in to your application portal to pay the licensing fee.
Once all required docuements have been received and the licensing fee is paid, your West Virginia license will be issued.

Pursuant to W. Va. Code §30-1-27, a person shall be granted an occupational or professional license, registration, or certificate if the person has been licensed or certified in another state, the license, registration, or certificate is in the same discipline and at the same practice level as the license, registration, or certificate for which the person is applying in this state and the person meets other conditions prescribed by W. Va. Code §30-1-27.
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