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S200, Sacramento, CA 95834  \n(916) 574-7830  \n[www.bbs.ca.gov](www.bbs.ca.gov)  \nLICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER  \nAPPLICATION FOR LICENSURE  \nPath B – Licensure via Education and Experience OUT-OF-STATE or OUT-OF-COUNTRY Applicants  \nUse this Path B application if either of the following apply to you:  \n\n| 􀂨 You are licensed as an LCSW in another state or country and do not meet all of the requirements to apply under Path A ; OR |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 􀂨 You have an out-of-state or out-of-country degree AND do NOT hold a California Associate Registration* |  |\n| Thank you for your interest in becoming a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW) . This packet contains the following: |  |\n| 1. Application Selector and Overview of Licensure Process\u003Cbr>2. Application Instructions\u003Cbr>3. Application Checklist\u003Cbr>4. Important Information for Applicants | 5. Application for Licensure\u003Cbr>6. Verification of Out-of-State License or Registration\u003Cbr>7. Experience Verification (Out-of-State)\u003Cbr>8. Instructions for Live Scan Fingerprinting/Request for Live Scan Service Form |\n\n* If you are currently registered as an Associate in California and have gained experience hours in California, you may submit an In-State Application for Licensure.  \nLCSW Out-of-State/Out-of-Country Application Selector and Overview of Licensure Process  \nThis is a summary. 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  \nAPPLICATION FOR LICENSURE  \nLICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER  \nAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS  \nPATH B – Licensure via Education and Experience Out-of-State and Out-of-Country Applicants  \nREAD CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION  \nSubmit your completed application to: Board of Behavioral Sciences  \n1625 North Market Blvd. , Suite S200  \nSacramento, CA 95834  \n􀂨 Use only one clip to hold your application and fee together. Staples and paperclips interfere with your application being scanned.  \n􀁦 Avoid delays! Use the included Application Checklist and read all instructions closely. This will help you submit a complete application and avoid deficiencies.  \nEXPEDITED REVIEW  \nThe Board will expedite the licensure process for the following applicants who meet the qualifications specified on the forms linked below (all expedite forms are available at [www.bbs.ca.gov>Applicants>LCSW>Forms/Pubs):](www.bbs.ca.gov>Applicants>LCSW>Forms/Pubs):)  \n• Active-duty military members. Download the form here and include it ON TOP OF your application.  \n• Honorably Discharged Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces pursuant to Business and Professions Code (BPC) section 115.4. Download the request form from the Board’s website and include it ON TOP OF your application.  \n• Spouses/Partners of Persons on Active Duty Military pursuant to BPC section 115.5. A $125 application fee waiver is also available to these applicants. Download the request form from the Board’s website and include it ON TOP OF your application.  \n• Refugees / Asylees / Special Immigrant Status","cbCailpIMndT2AAk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailpIMndT2AAk","pdf",1419870,32,"English","# Application Selector and Overview of Licensure Process\n# Application Instructions\n## Read Carefully Before Completing Your Application\n## Expedited Review\n## Proof of Receipt of Application\n## Path B - Application Instructions\n## A. Application\n## B. 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