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For a full description of licensure requirements, see Statutes and Regulations.  \nSubmit the  \nASW Out-of-State/Out-ofCountry Application  \nOnce you receive an ASW registration you may apply to take the CA Law and Ethics Exam, which you must take prior to renewing your ASW registration  \nAfter obtaining 3,000 hours of qualifying experience and completing Additional Coursework you may submit the LCSWIN-STATE Application  \nClick Here for LCSW Application  \nOnce your LCSW application is approved and you have passed the Law and Ethics Exam you will receive notification of your eligibility to sit for the ASWB  \nSubmit the LCSW Out-of-State/Out-ofCountry Application ( Path A or Path B )  \nClick Here for Path A Application  \nClick Here for Path B Application  \nPath A  \nOnce approved you will be eligible to sit for the CA Law and Ethics Exam  \nPath B  \nOnce approved you will be eligible to sit for the CA Law and Ethics Exam  \n*ASWB = Association of Social Work Boards Clinical Exam  \nRevised 12/2023","cbCaimcPWgMCXWJX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimcPWgMCXWJX","pdf",215699,"English","# LCSW Licensure Overview\n## ASW Registration and Requirements\n## LCSW Application Pathways\n## Examination Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What are the primary steps to apply for an LCSW license if coming from out-of-state?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must submit either the Path A or Path B Out-of-State/Out-of-Country application based on their specific background, get approved, and subsequently pass the California Law and Ethics Exam to be eligible for the ASWB Clinical Exam.\"},{\"question\":\"What is required before taking the CA Law and Ethics Exam for ASW registrants?\",\"answer\":\"Once you receive your ASW registration, you may apply to take the CA Law and Ethics Exam, which must be completed prior to your ASW registration renewal.\"},{\"question\":\"How does an ASW transition to the LCSW application phase?\",\"answer\":\"After obtaining 3,000 hours of qualifying experience and completing the mandatory additional coursework, an ASW registrant may submit their LCSW application for approval.\"}]","LCSW Out-of-State-Out-of-Country Application - Licensure Process Overview | PDF",1789988642]