Annual renewal is now open. Occupational therapists can now renew their registration for the 2025-2026 year.
All occupational therapists are required to renew or resign online on or before May 31, 2025.
To renew your registration, log in to the COTO Portal.
Renewal Fees
$773.17 ($684.22 + $88.95 HST)
Taking a Leave or Resigning
If you will not be working or using the title occupational therapist (OT) in Ontario after May 31, 2025, you may choose to resign your registration.
Resigning means you will not be able to work as an occupational therapist or use the title occupational therapist, abbreviation, or designation OT Reg. (Ont.), in Ontario, until you are re-registered with the College.
If you maintain your registration with the College while on leave, you will be required to purchase professional liability insurance, comply with all mandatory Quality Assurance requirements, and meet all other professional obligations.
Learn more about stopping practice in Ontario.
Sociodemographic Data Collection
Annual renewal may look a bit different this year, as you will notice additional, optional questions related to sociodemographic information.
These new questions are about racialized group identity and are structured according to the data set created by the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI). Anonymous, aggregate data will be shared with CIHI to assist with their development of the profile of Canadian occupational therapists. Please note: Participation is voluntary.
Learn more about the use of data and view our FAQ.
Important Info
- If you do not complete renewal or resign your registration by the May 31, 2025 deadline, you will receive notice that your registration will be suspended for non-payment of fees if fees are not paid within 30 days.
- The College is required to publicly post all suspensions on the public register (Find an Occupational Therapist) and employers will be notified.
Renew early: Don’t wait until May 31.
For more information and tips for a successful renewal, please visit our renewal page.
You can also contact our registration team: registration@coto.org or call our registration team for assistance at 1-800-890-6570 ext. 230.