645—206.2 (147) Requirements for licensure. The following criteria shall apply to licensure:
	 206.2(1) The applicant shall complete a board-approved application packet. Application forms may be obtained from the board’s Web site (http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure) or directly from the board office. All applications shall be sent to Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Professional Licensure Division, Fifth Floor, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075.
	 206.2(2) The applicant shall complete the application form according to the instructions contained in the application. If the application is not completed according to the instructions, the application will not be reviewed by the board.
	 206.2(3) Each application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees payable by check or money order to the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy. The fees are nonrefundable.
	 206.2(4) No application will be considered by the board until official copies of academic transcripts sent directly from the school to the board have been received by the board.
	 206.2(5) The applicant shall provide a notarized copy of the certificate or diploma indicating the degree awarded to the applicant, if the degree is not indicated on the official transcript.
	 206.2(6) The licensure examination score shall be sent directly from the examination service to the board to confirm a passing score on the examination.
	 206.2(7) Licensees who were issued their initial licenses within six months prior to the renewal date shall not be required to renew their licenses until the renewal date two years later.
	 206.2(8) Incomplete applications that have been on file in the board office for more than two years shall be:
	  a.   	 Considered invalid and shall be destroyed; or
	  b.   	 Maintained upon written request of the candidate. The candidate is responsible for requesting that the file be maintained.