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Georgia Respiratory Therapist License

Georgia Composite Medical Board — RT

Total Fee
$135
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO / GCIC
Temp License
Not available
See board

What You'll Need

  • Form A - Education Verification — Must be completed by your RT program and sent directly to the Board.
  • Form D - NBRC Verification — Request for NBRC to send your official credential status to GCMB.
  • Form F - Physician Reference — A reference from a licensed physician who has supervised your practice or training.
  • Citizenship Affidavit — Notarized statement of citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) — A chronological resume detailing all education and employment with no unexplained gaps.

How to Apply

  1. Register on the Licensure Gateway ▾
    Create a new account on the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) Licensure Gateway portal. You must register as a 'Person' to begin the application process.
    Register/Login to Gateway
  2. Submit Online Application and Fee ▾
    Complete the online Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) application and pay the non-refundable $150 initial application fee via the portal.
    Start Application
  3. Request NBRC Verification ▾
    Submit Form D to the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) to have your RRT or CRT credentials verified directly to the Georgia Board.
    NBRC Credential Verification
  4. Submit Education Verification ▾
    Download Form A (Education Verification) and send it to your respiratory therapy program. The school must mail or email the completed form directly to the Board.
    Download Form A
  5. Complete Background Check ▾
    Register for fingerprinting through the Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS) via Fieldprint. You will typically receive specific instructions or a service code after your application is initially processed.
    Fieldprint GAPS Portal
  6. Submit Physician Reference ▾
    Have a licensed physician with whom you practice (or your program director if a new grad) complete Form F (Reference Form) and send it directly to the Board.
    Download Form F
  7. Upload Citizenship Affidavit ▾
    Complete the notarized Citizenship Affidavit and upload it along with a copy of a secure and verifiable document (e.g., U.S. Passport or Driver's License).
    Download Affidavit
Total Fee
$135
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available

Transfer License

Requirements ▾
Respiratory Therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.
Apply to transfer

Steps

  1. Verify Out-of-State Licenses ▾
    Submit Form C (Licensure Verification) to every state where you hold or have ever held a license. Verifications must be sent directly from those boards to Georgia.
  2. NBRC Credentialing ▾
    Ensure your NBRC credentials (CRT or RRT) are active and request verification via Form D.
    NBRC Portal
  3. Submit Georgia Application ▾
    Follow the standard initial application process via the Licensure Gateway, selecting the endorsement/reciprocity path if prompted.
    Gateway Portal
Total Fee
$50
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Georgia Composite Medical Board — RT

Keeping Your License Active

Georgia Respiratory Therapist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the Georgia Composite Medical Board — RT for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

Renew on the board site

Fees

ItemAmount
Application$100
Endorsement application$100
Fingerprint check$35.00
Temporary permitSee board
Renewal50.0

Slow Downs

Unexplained Employment Gaps ▾
Failing to account for every month in your CV/Resume since graduation will cause the Board to pause your application.
Mismatched Notary Dates ▾
The date the applicant signs the affidavit must be the exact same date the notary signs and seals it.
Third-Party Document Delays ▾
Waiting for NBRC or out-of-state boards to send primary source verifications is the most frequent cause of delay.

Questions

How many continuing education hours are required for renewal? ▾
30 contact hours (or 3 CEUs) are required every two-year renewal period. All 30 hours can be completed online if they are AARC-approved.
When does my Georgia RT license expire? ▾
Licenses expire biennially on the last day of the month in which your birthday falls.
Can I work while my application is pending? ▾
No. You cannot practice respiratory care in Georgia until your license number has been issued by the Board.
Does Georgia require CE reporting through a specific system? ▾
Yes, Georgia uses CE Broker for tracking and reporting continuing education compliance.

Board Info

Georgia Composite Medical Board — RT
Phone(404) 656-3913
Sources
Last verified 2026-02-25