Welcome to the Board of Social Work Examiners
Phase 1 of DOPL’s new licensing system is now online. See details here.
In accordance with House Bill 767, the IDAPA Rule changes for this Board will become effective on July 1, 2024. You can learn more about the Rule changes by visiting https://dopl.idaho.gov/rulemaking-2023/.
Please contact us with any questions via email swo@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.
Additional Board Information
| Name | Position | Expiration | Original Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSW | |||
| April Christenson | Public Member | July 1, 2024 | September 3, 2019 |
| Jeri Perkins | LMSW | July 1, 2024 | December 23, 2019 |
| Alejandro Zamora | LCSW | July 1, 2024 | December 23, 2019 |
| Brandi S Warnke | LCSW | July 1, 2027 | May 2, 2023 |
| Greg L Ullmann | LSW | July 1, 2028 | November 9, 2023 |
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Q: Am I required to get a license in Idaho?
A: Please refer to Idaho Code 54-3214.
Q: Do I have to take an exam if I hold a current social work license in another state?
A: Please refer to Rule 100.04.
Q: Can I apply for licensure with a degree in a related field that is similar to a social work degree?
A: No, you must have a degree in social work from an accredited social work program. Please refer to Idaho Code 54-3206.
Q: I just graduated from school or will be graduating at the end of the current semester. What do I need to do to sit for the examination and obtain my license?
A: You must submit a complete application to this office along with the required documentation and fee(s)before you are eligible to sit for the ASWB national exam. Once your application has been processed you will receive a letter with instructions for exam registration. Your license will be issued once you have passed the exam and our office has received your official exam score, official transcript with the degree posted, and all other requirements have been verified.
Q: Does Idaho have temporary licenses?
A: No. Licensure as a social worker is available through either endorsement or examination.
The following list includes web page links or other information regarding professional, educational, and governmental entities that may be of interest.
Idaho Chapter – National Association of Social Workers
National Association of Social Workers(NASW)
The license/registration issued to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain activities regulated by Idaho Law. If your license/registration becomes lost or destroyed, you may obtain a replacement from the Division. A replacement may also be requested if you have changed your name or address and wish to receive a license/registration bearing the updated information.
You may complete the Application for Duplicate License form online, print it out and sign it, and send it with the fee required by Idaho law to the Division. Your application will not be processed unless the fee is received with the application. A replacement card will be sent to the mailing address.
APPLICANT
APPLICATION FEE 70.00
ENDORSEMENT FEE 90.00
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
ENDORSEMENT FEE 90.00
LICENSE RENEWAL 90.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY 35.00
LSW, LMSW, AND INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER
ENDORSEMENT FEE 90.00
LICENSE RENEWAL 80.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY 35.00
INACTIVE LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
LICENSE RENEWAL 45.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY 35.00
INACTIVE LSW, LMSW, and INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER
LICENSE RENEWAL 40.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY 35.00
OTHER FEES
DUPLICATE LICENSE FEE 10.00
CERTIFICATION FEE 10.00
Board News
- 6/28/2024 - Request for Letters of Interest to serve on the Maternal Mortality Review Committee
- 5/6/2024 - The Social Work Census is now live!
- 11/2/2023 - ASWB Exam Administration Changes
- 7/3/2023 - Interstate Mental or Behavioral Telehealth Registration Instructions and Application
- 5/17/2023 - ASWB is piloting an initiative to help test-takers who are unsuccessful on the exam