State Board of Social Work Examiners

Certified Social Worker (CSW)

1. Certified Social Worker (CSW) New Applicant (online application)
2. All third party documents including official transcripts, license/certificate verifications are to be emailed to DCA_Social_Work_No_Reply@dca.lps.state.nj.us
3. Inquiries about the application process can be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

1. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and ASWB Master Exam New Applicant (online application)
2. All third party documents including official transcripts, license/certificate verifications are to be emailed to DCA_Social_Work_No_Reply@dca.lps.state.nj.us
3. To continue LSW process after passing ASWB Master Exam:
   1. Fill out PDF version of LSW application 
      
   2. Fill out Attestation in Lieu of Notary
   3. Upload all documents to your online profile through the Upload License Documents tab
4. If your ASWB Master Exam approval has expired:
   1. Upload a letter requesting an extension to your online profile through the Upload License Documents tab
5.  Inquiries about the application process can be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

1. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and ASWB Clinical Exam New Applicant (online application)
2. All third party documents including official transcripts, license/certificate verifications are to be emailed to DCA_Social_Work_No_Reply@dca.lps.state.nj.us
3. To continue LCSW process after passing ASWB Clinical Exam:
   1. Fill out PDF version of LCSW application 
      
   2. Your supervisor must complete the Documentation of Supervised Clinical Experience for Licensed Clinical Social Worker Candidates
   3. Fill out Attestation in Lieu of Notary
      
   4. Upload all documents to your online profile through the Upload License Documents tab
4. If your ASWB Clinical Exam approval has expired:
1. Upload a letter requesting an extension to your online profile through the Upload License Documents tab
5.  Inquiries about the application process can be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov

Reinstatements/ Reactivations (All License Types)

1. Fill out the Application for Reinstatement/Reactivation
2. Fill out Attestation in Lieu of Notary
3. Upload all documents to your online profile through the Upload License Documents tab
4. All third party documents including official transcripts, license/certificate verifications are to be emailed to DCA_Social_Work_No_Reply@dca.lps.state.nj.us
5. Staff will email you instructions to pay application fee(s)
6. Inquiries about the application process can be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov

Application for Board Acceptance as a Continuing Education Approval Entity

1. Fill out the Application for Board Acceptance as a Continuing Education Approval Entity
2. Email completed application to DCA_Social_Work_No_Reply@dca.lps.state.nj.us
3. Staff will email you instructions to pay application fee
4. Inquiries about the application process can be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov

Name Change Request

1. Fill out a Change of Name Form.
2. Scan completed form and all supporting documents to your online profile through the Upload License Documents tab
3. If requesting a duplicate license you will be emailed an invoice for $25 and instructions to pay
4. Follow up inquiries may be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov

License Verification Requests

1. Reach out to the requesting board/jurisdiction and obtain an email address to where we can send electronic verification. We can only provide electronic verification at the time.
2. Formulate your written/signed request for an out-of-state verification.
3. Your request must include:
   1. Your New Jersey license/certificate number.
   2. Your mailing address.
   3. Your e-mail address.
   4. The e-mail address where verification is to be sent.
4. If the other state requires completion of a specific form, complete the part of the form pertaining to "Applicants" before submitting it for the Board's completion.
5. Upload your request and any document that you may require us to fill out for verification to your online profile through the Upload License Documents tab.
6. Once the request is processed, you will be sent an email with an invoice and instructions for payment. The fee for each request is $25.
7. Incomplete requests will delay the processing of the verification.
8. All subsequent inquiries should be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov
   

Proposed Plan of Supervised Clinical Experience

1. Fill out a Proposed Plan of Supervised Clinical Experience
2. Upload completed application and all supporting documents to the online profile of the LSW through the Upload License Documents tab
3. There is no fee for this application
4. All subsequent inquiries should be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov

Duplicate License Request

1. Fill out a Duplicate License Form
2. Upload completed form to your online profile through the Upload License Documents tab
3. You will be emailed an invoice for $25 and instructions for payment
4. All subsequent inquiries should be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov

To Check the Status of Your Application

1. Log into your online profile
2. On the application type you wish to see click on View Checklist
3. Items that do not have a complete date next to them are still missing
4. You may upload missing items to your online profile through the Upload License Documents tab except for third party documents (transcripts, license verifications) which should be received directly by the Board from those entities and are to be emailed to DCA_Social_Work_No_Reply@dca.lps.state.nj.us
5. Inquiries about the status of your application can be sent to SocialWork@dca.njoag.gov