Behavior Technician Credentials by State
Does your state require the RBT? Does it have its own behavior technician credential? Do you need both? Search your state to find out what credentials you need to work as a behavior technician.
~25
States: RBT required or accepted
~10
States: RBT + state registration
~3
States: Parallel state credential
~13
States: No state BT requirement
Regardless of state law, most employers and insurance companies require the RBT. Even in states with no legal mandate, the practical reality is that you need the RBT to get hired and to bill insurance. The state-level requirements below are in addition to the BACB RBT, not instead of it.
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Disclaimer: State regulations change. This guide was compiled in March 2026 from publicly available sources. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing board. Special Learning is not a legal authority on state licensure. For the BACB national RBT requirement, visit bacb.com/rbt.
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The RBT is the national standard. 40 hours of training, no degree required, and it works in every state.
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