Please read the Laws and Rules pertaining to the Board of Social Worker Licensure:
Please only use the forms obtained directly from this page as licensing forms are updated periodically.
ONLINE SERVICES
- Apply for a License
- Renew a License
(60 days prior to or up to 90 days after expiration date) - Reinstate a License
(91 days to 2 years after the expiration date) - Update Licensing Account Information
- Check Status of My Application
- Request a Copy of My License
- Inactivate My License
- Verify a License
FORMS
- Agreement to Provide Consultation (PDF)
- Verification of Consultation (PDF)
- Clinical Concentration Worksheet (PDF)
- Educational Worksheet (PDF)
- Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF)
(To authorize payment of fees by credit card) - No Social Security Number Affidavit (PDF)
These forms are digitally fillable, for best results use:
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ASWB EXAMINATION
To apply for ASWB examination approval please use the following link: https://www.aswb.org/maine
ASWB examinations are not administered by the Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure.
Please contact ASWB with any questions regarding the examination process:
Phone: 866-825-9580
Email: Maine@aswb.org
ONCE YOU PASS AN EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE YOU CAN
APPLY FOR LICENSURE HERE
(Links in this section lead to a trusted partner website outside of Maine State Government)
Please refer to Chapter 10 (DOCX) and Chapter 11 (DOCX) of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation's Rules regarding issuance of fees.
Please note all fees are non-refundable.
License Application Fees
- $70.00 License Fee
- $21.00 Criminal History Check
For initial issuance of licensure.
Renewal Fee(s)
- $70.00 Renewal Fee
- $50.00 Late Renewal Fee*
*If renewed after expiration, up to 90 days.
60 days prior to or up to 90 days after expiration date.
Reinstatement Fees
- $70.00 License Fee
- $21.00 Criminal History Check
- $50.00 Late Renewal Fee
91 days to 2 years after the expiration date.
Please refer to the licensing requirements pursuant to the Board Rules Chapter 13 (DOCX) to determine eligibility for licensure.
If you have a pending application you may check the status here.
Please Note: Board staff can only discuss a pending application with the applicant.
If you have questions regarding an application but are not the applicant, please contact the applicant directly.
NON-CLINICAL LICENSURE
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER,
CONDITIONAL (LSX)
Description and Application Information
Renewal and Continuing Education information
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
(LS)
Description and Application Information
Renewal and Continuing Education Information
LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER
(LM)
Description and Application Information
Renewal and Continuing Education Information
CLINICAL LICENSURE
LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER,
CONDITIONAL CLINICAL (MC)
Description and Application Information
Renewal and Continuing Education Information
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
(LC)
Description and Application Information
Renewal and Continuing Education Information
LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT
Please refer to the Board Rules Chapter 12 (DOCX) to determine eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
Description
The “Licensed Social Worker, Conditional” license is a non-clinical, entry level, license which requires an earned bachelor’s degree and education that is sufficiently related to social work or social welfare. A “conditional license” indicates the LSX licensee has entered an arrangement of consultation pursuant to Chapter 13 section 1.(1)(C) and may not practice social work without an active consultation agreement on record with the Board. If a consultation agreement ends, the LSX must notify the Board and submit a new consultation agreement form for approval. LSX licensees may not engage in private practice.
The consultant shall provide consultation pursuant to Chapter 13 Section 2.(1)(B)(2) and provide a Verification of Consultation Form to the LSX licensee when either the consultation requirement has been completed, or the consultation agreement has ended.
For LSX licensees to advance to the Licensed Social Worker (LS) license, they must complete a total of 96 hours of consultation concurrent with 3200 hours of social work employment, while holding an active LSX, in a period of not less than 2 years nor more than 4 years. The LSX should take and pass the required examination for LS once they have completed their consultation and experience hours, prior to applying for LS licensure.
Application Information
Applicants for LSX licensure are required to submit:
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A completed Online Application for Licensure;
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A completed "Agreement to Provide Consultation" form, signed by a qualified consultant;
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An official transcript of an earned bachelor's degree sufficiently related to social work;
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For applicants whose degrees do not appear on the following list, a completed Educational Worksheet.
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Behavioral Science
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Childhood Development
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Psychology
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Education and Human Development
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Mental health and human services
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Educational Psychology
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Rehabilitation Services
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Sociology
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LSX Renewal and Continuing Education Information
Renew a License
Terms:
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Renews every 2 years on the month of initial issuance.
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May not practice social work without an active consultation agreement on record with the Board.
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May be renewed one time only.
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Must pass ASWB Bachelor exam and apply for LS prior to final expiration (not less than 2 years nor more than 4 years).
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Renewal applications may be submitted approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.
Requirements:
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Continuing Education: 25 hours of continuing education pursuant to the Board Rules Chapter 14 (DOCX).
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At least 6 of the 25 contact hours must be earned in social work ethics.
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At least 6 of the 25 contact hours must be earned in psychosocial assessment.
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12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant to Title 32,§7060. (This is a one-time requirement).
Description
The “Licensed Social Worker” license is a non-clinical, bachelor level, license which requires an earned bachelor’s degree in social work or social welfare OR completion of the consultation requirements while licensed conditionally (LSX); and a passing score on the ASWB Bachelor examination. LS licensees may not engage in private practice.
An applicant for LS licensure must enter an arrangement of consultation pursuant to Chapter 13 section 2.(1)(3) and must have a consultation agreement on record with the Board for the first 2 to 4 years of licensure. If a consultation agreement ends, the LS must notify the Board and submit a new consultation agreement form for approval, until the consultation requirement has been completed.
LS licensees may provide consultation to LSX or other LS licensees provided they meet the requirements pursuant to Chapter 13 section 1.(1)(C) or Chapter 13 section 2.(1)(3)(A)(2) respectively.
Please refer to Title 32,§7053-A: Functions for more information.
Application Information
Applicants for LS licensure are required to submit:
For applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree:
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A completed Online Application for Licensure;
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Documentation of successful passage of the required ASWB Bachelors examination;
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A copy of your official transcript of an earned Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Social Welfare degree from a CSWE accredited program;
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A completed "Agreement to Provide Consultation" form, signed by a qualified consultant.
For applicants with an active Social Worker - Conditional (LSX) License:
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A completed Online Application for Licensure;
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Documentation of successful passage of the required ASWB examination (Bachelors);
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An official transcript of an earned bachelor's degree sufficiently related to social work;
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A completed Verification of Consultation form, or forms, documenting completion of 96 hours of consultation concurrent with 3200 hours of social work employment from your previously approved consultant(s);
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A completed "Agreement to Provide Consultation" form, signed by a qualified consultant.
LS Renewal and Continuing Education Information
Renew a License
Terms:
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Renews every 2 years on the month of initial issuance.
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LS licensees shall report the number of hours worked and number of consultation hours received at each license renewal until the LS Consultation requirement is completed. If the licensee fails to complete 3,200 hours of social work employment and 96 hours of consultation in a period of 4 years, the license is subject to revocation and will not be further renewed. Consultation and experience hours must be submitted on the Verification of Consultation form.
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Renewal applications may be submitted approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.
Requirements:
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Continuing Education: 25 hours of continuing education pursuant to the Board Rules Chapter 14 (DOCX).
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At least 4 of the 25 contact hours must be earned in social work ethics.
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12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant to Title 32,§7060. (This is a one-time requirement).
Description
The “Licensed Master Social Worker” license is a non-clinical, master level, independent license which requires an earned master's or doctoral of social work degree and a passing score on the ASWB Masters examination. LM licensees may engage in private practice.
LM licensees may provide consultation to LSX and LS licensees provided they meet the requirements pursuant to Chapter 13 section 1.(1)(C) and Chapter 13 section 2.(1)(3) respectively.
Please refer to Title 32,§7053-A: Functions for more information.
Application Information
Applicants for LM licensure are required to submit:
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A completed Online Application for Licensure;
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Documentation of successful passage of the required ASWB Masters examination;
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An official transcript of an earned Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE accredited program.
LM Renewal and Continuing Education Information
Renew a License
Terms:
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Renews every 2 years on the month of initial issuance.
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Renewal applications may be submitted approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.
Requirements:
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Continuing Education: 25 hours of continuing education pursuant to the Board Rules Chapter 14 (DOCX).
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At least 4 of the 25 contact hours must be earned in social work ethics.
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12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant to Title 32,§7060. (This is a one-time requirement).
Description
The “Licensed Master Social Worker, Conditional Clinical” license is a clinical, master level, conditional license which requires an earned master's or doctoral of social work degree and a passing score on the ASWB Masters examination. MC may not engage in private practice.
A “conditional license” indicates the MC licensee has entered an arrangement of consultation pursuant to Chapter 13 section 4.(1)(C) and may not practice social work without an active consultation agreement on record with the Board. If a consultation agreement ends, the MC must notify the Board and submit a new consultation agreement form for approval.
The consultant shall provide consultation pursuant to Chapter 13 Section 5.(1)(D) and provide a Verification of Consultation Form to the MC licensee when either the consultation requirement for LC licensure has been completed, or the consultation agreement has ended.
MC licensees may provide consultation to LSX and LS licensees provided they meet the requirements pursuant to Chapter 13 section 1.(1)(C) and section 2.(1)(3) respectively.
Please refer to Title 32,§7053-A: Functions for more information.
Application Information
Applicants for MC licensure are required to submit:
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A completed Online Application for Licensure;
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Documentation of successful passage of the required ASWB Masters examination;
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An official transcript of an earned Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE accredited program;
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A completed "Agreement to Provide Consultation" form, signed by a qualified consultant;
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A completed "Clinical Concentration Worksheet".
MC Renewal and Continuing Education Information
Renew a License
Terms:
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Renews every 2 years on the month of initial issuance.
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May not practice social work without an active consultation agreement on record with the Board.
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Renewal applications may be submitted approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.
Requirements:
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Continuing Education: 25 hours of continuing education pursuant to the Board Rules Chapter 14 (DOCX).
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At least 4 of the 25 contact hours must be earned in social work ethics.
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12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant to Title 32,§7060. (This is a one-time requirement).
Description
The “Licensed Clinical Social Worker” license is a clinical, master level, independent license which requires an earned master's or doctoral of social work degree, a passing score on the ASWB Clinical examination, and evidence of successful completion of clinical social work consultation and experience pursuant to Chapter 13 section 5.(1)(D). LC may engage in private practice.
LC licensees may provide consultation to LSX, LS, and MC licensees provided they meet the requirements pursuant to Chapter 13 section 1.(1)(C), section 2.(1)(3), and section 5.(1)(D) respectively.
Please refer to Title 32,§7053-A: Functions for more information.
Application Information
Applicants for LC licensure are required to submit:
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A completed Online Application for Licensure;
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Documentation of successful passage of the required ASWB Clinical examination;
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An official transcript of an earned Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE accredited program;
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A completed Verification of Consultation form, or forms, documenting completion of 96 hours of consultation concurrent with 3200 hours of social work employment in a clinical setting, from your previously approved consultant(s).
LC Renewal and Continuing Education Information
Renew a License
Terms:
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Renews every 2 years on the month of initial issuance.
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Renewal applications may be submitted approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.
Requirements:
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Continuing Education: 25 hours of continuing education pursuant to Board Rules Chapter 14 (DOCX).
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At least 4 of the 25 contact hours must be earned in social work ethics.
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12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant to Title 32,§7060. (This is a one-time requirement).
Description
Applicants who hold an active social worker license, in good standing, in another U.S. state or jurisdiction, may apply for the equivalent Maine social worker license through licensure by endorsement.
To qualify, applicants must be in good standing in all jurisdictions they currently hold or have held a professional license in.
Please refer to the Board Rules Chapter 12 (DOCX) to determine eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
Please refer to the Board Rules Chapter 13 (DOCX) to determine license requirement equivalency.
Application Information
Applicants for licensure by endorsement are required to submit:
For those applying for independent licensure:
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A completed Online Endorsement Application for Licensure;
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Verification of licensure from the jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant currently holds or has held professional licensure
(online verifications are acceptable);
For those applying for conditional licensure:
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A completed Online Endorsement Application for Licensure;
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Verification of licensure from the jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant currently holds or has held professional licensure
(online verifications are acceptable);
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A completed "Agreement to Provide Consultation" form, signed by a qualified consultant;