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Read the Laws and Regulations regarding the Practice of Social Work in Virginia and utilize the detailed information in the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Handbook for detailed information about the required documents and process to obtain a license.  \n2. Gather and Request ALL the necessary documents in the checklist BEFORE beginning the online application. Have copies of the required documents ready to upload as part of the application process. PDF format is preferred.  \n3. Apply Online by registering for an account or logging into your existing account.  \no Select the license type of: “Licensed Master Social Worker” and the Obtained by Method of “Examination”.  \no Complete the required fields.  \n4. Upload the necessary documentation within the online application portal.  \no Ensure you have uploaded all the necessary documents as indicated by the checklist. A complete application provides the best opportunity to avoid delays in the review and approval process.  \no Once you have paid the application fee, your application will be submitted, and you can no longer upload additional documents. Any documents you did not upload will need to be emailed to the Board and will delay the review of your application.  \n5. Pay the application fee within the online application portal.  \no Application fees are non-refundable.  \no The application fee for Licensed Master Social Worker by Examination is $1 15.00.  \no Your application is not submitted until the fee is paid.  \n6. Wait for Board review of your application and reply to any correspondence from the Board.  \no Applications that are complete, fully documented, and meet the minimum requirements for the Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work will be reviewed within 30 days of receipt of a complete application.  \no Incomplete applications remain active for one year from the date of payment, after which incomplete application files are destroyed as outlined in the Library of Virginia records retention and disposition schedules. If your application is not completed in the one-year timeframe, you are required to re-apply by submitting a new application, fee, and documentation pursuant to the regulations at that time.  \no Your online checklist will be your primary source of application status.  \no As documentation is received and reviewed, your checklist will be updated, and an automated email will be sent to you 24 hours later.  \nRULES AND GUIDELINES  \n• In order to be considered for Licensure as Master Social Worker, you must meet the requirements outlined in 18VAC140-20-51 .  \n• A LMSW can only provide non-clinical, generalist social work services, including staff supervision and management and is not a prerequisite to clinical licensure in Virginia. Holding a LMSW is not a prerequisite for clinical licensure in Virginia.  \n• Please notify the Board in writing within 30 days of a name change or address change by completing the Name/Address Change form.  \n• Providing false or misleading information as well as omitting information in response to information requested in the application or as part of the application process is considered falsification of the applicat","cbCaisxRbqOsOmmZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisxRbqOsOmmZ","pdf",320139,"English","# Application Instructions\n## Step-by-Step Application Process\n## Rules and Guidelines\n## Examination Application Checklist","[{\"question\":\"How do I apply for LMSW licensure by examination in Virginia?\",\"answer\":\"Read applicable Virginia laws and regulations, gather all required documents before starting the online application, then register or log in, select the appropriate license type and examination method, and complete all required fields.\"},{\"question\":\"When must I upload documents and pay the application fee?\",\"answer\":\"Upload required documentation within the online application portal using the checklist. 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