Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Information for Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) and
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Applicants
License Requirements
For a list of required courses, see the “Application Instructions” within each ASW Registration Application and Application for LCSW Licensure packet in the sections below
- Live Scan available only in California.
- Results submitted to DOJ and FBI electronically
- Live Scan Request Form
- Additional information including hard cards for applicants outside of California
- Evaluation of the applicant’s criminal history is part of the application process
- See the Criminal Convictions section for more information
- Criminal Conviction FAQ
- Exam must be TAKEN annually (until passed) to renew ASW Registration
- Exam must be PASSED to receive a subsequent ASW Registration
- LCSW Law and Ethics Exam Candidate Handbook
- Request for Initial Law & Ethics Examination
- Request for Re-Examination
- Law and Ethics Examination FAQ
- Applicants cannot accrue supervised experience in California without registering as an ASW with the Board, except under the 90-day rule.
- 90-Day Rule FAQ
- 3,000 total supervised hours, over 104 weeks (minimum)
- Hours must be submitted with the Application for Licensure
- For important information that will help ensure your hours will count toward licensure, be sure to read the following publications:
- Handbook for Future LCSWs
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for ASWs
- LCSW Breakdown of Required Experience
- ASW Supervisor Qualifications
- A Guide to Supervision for ASWs
- All requirements above must be fulfilled before clinical exam eligibility will be approved.
- Application for LCSW Licensure (IN-STATE)
- Out-of-State Applicants – see the Out-of-State Applicants drop down menu below.
- Exam Candidate Handbook
- Register Exam with ASWB
- More Exam Info
