Below are links to the social work licensing boards in all 50 U.S. states. Have state-specific questions about the licensing process? Visit the website your state's licensing board for answers. Find links to Canadian social work licensing boards here.

Alabama

alabama.gov

Alaska

alaska.gov

Arizona

azbbhe.us

Arkansas

arkansas.gov

California

ca.gov

Colorado

colorado.gov

Connecticut

ct.gov

Delaware

delaware.gov

District of Columbia

dc.gov

Florida

floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov

Georgia

ga.gov

Hawaii

hawaii.gov

Idaho

idaho.gov

Illinois

iillinois.gov

Indiana

in.gov

Iowa

iowa.gov

Kansas

ks.gov

Kentucky

ky.gov

Louisiana

labswe.org

Maine

maine.gov

Maryland

maryland.gov

Massachusetts

mass.gov

Michigan

michigan.gov

Minnesota

mn.gov

Mississippi

ms.gov

Missouri

mo.gov

Montana

mt.gov

Nebraska

ne.gov

Nevada

nv.gov

New Hampshire

nh.gov

New Jersey

njconsumeraffairs.gov

New Mexico

nm.gov

New York

nysed.gov

North Carolina

ncswboard.gov

North Dakota

ndbswe.com

Ohio

ohio.gov

Oklahoma

ok.gov

Oregon

oregon.gov

Pennsylvania

pa.gov

Rhode Island

ri.gov

South Carolina

sc.gov

South Dakota

sd.gov

Tennessee

tn.gov

Texas

texas.gov

Utah

utah.gov

Vermont

vermont.gov

Virginia

virginia.gov

Washington

wa.gov

West Virginia

wvsocialworkboard.org

Wisconsin

wi.gov

Wyoming

wyo.gov

Some questions that should be answered on these pages:

  • What are the requirements to become a licensed social worker in my state?
  • What are the different levels of social work licenses available in my state?
  • What is the application process for a social work license in my state?
  • What is the cost of applying for a social work license in my state?
  • What are the continuing education requirements for maintaining a social work license in my state?
  • How can I renew my social work license in my state?

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