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The fee must be included for this application to be processed. If more space is needed to fully answer questions, attach additional sheets with typed responses. False or misleading statements will be cause for disciplinary action and could be cause for criminal prosecution pursuant to DC Code 22-2514. If you have any  \nquestions, call HPLA Customer Service at 1-877-672-2174, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM EST.  \n\n| SECTION 1. TYPE OF LICENSE |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Please mark the type of license for which you are applying.\u003Cbr> Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA) Examination\u003Cbr> Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA) Endorsement\u003Cbr> Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) Examination\u003Cbr> Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) Endorsement\u003Cbr> Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW) Examination\u003Cbr> Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW) Endorsement\u003Cbr> Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW)\u003Cbr>Examination | TOTAL\u003Cbr>$230\u003Cbr>$230\u003Cbr>$230\u003Cbr>$230\u003Cbr>$230\u003Cbr>$230\u003Cbr>$230 | Make check or money order payable to  DC Treasurer\u003Cbr>A charge of $65.00 will be imposed for dishonored checks\u003Cbr>(Public Law 89-208) |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  | MAIL TO: |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  | D.C. Board of Social Work\u003Cbr>P.O. Box 37802\u003Cbr>Washington, D.C. 20013 |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  | HPLA ONLY |  |  |\n|  |  | Check $ Check \\# Staff |  |  |  |  |\n|  Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) $230 Endorsement\u003Cbr> Criminal Background Check: For CBC call 877-614-4364 or go online at:   Re-Examination (select one) [https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/120532](https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/120532)\u003Cbr>LSWA  LGSW LISW LICSW $85\u003Cbr>$  .00\u003Cbr> Duplicate Licenses (limit 5)   X $34.00 =\u003Cbr>$  .00\u003Cbr>Total Enclosed |  | $   .00 |  |  |  |  |\n| SECTION 2. APPLICANT NAME/DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nEnter your name exactly as it should appear on the license. If your name has changed at any point since you first attended college or university, you must provide a copy of legal name change document for EACH time that it has changed. Acceptable documents are marriage certificates , divorce decrees or court orders. 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