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What is the process?  \nANSWER: You must go to Forms 􀃆 Other Forms, and download and complete the Request for Fingerprint Card Form. Once this form is received with payment, we will mail you a fingerprint card. Detailed instructions are on the form.  \nQUESTION: What if I completed one with my employer, can that be used instead? ANSWER: Pursuant to the Mississippi Statute 73-53-11, all social work and marriage &  \nfamily therapy applicants are required to submit a fingerprint based criminal history record information check and a sex offender registry check with the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists prior to licensure.  \nQUESTIONS RELATED TO THE ASWB EXAM  \nQUESTION: I took the ASWB Exam in March and did not pass. I know I must wait 90 days before I can retest. Do I need anything from the board to re-register for the exam after my 90 days are up?  \nANSWER: No. As long as you are within your approval year to take the exam, the only thing you need to do is go back to ASWB website and register to pay for the exam. Also, the ASWB system may not allow you to register before your 90 days are over.  \nQUESTION: How can I find out when my ASWB approval will expire?  \nANSWER: The absolute best way is to go to ASWB website and verify the exact date in their system.  \nQUESTION: I paid for my ASWB Exam (and have not taken the exam yet) but my test approval expires on   date. Will I have to pay for the test again and lose the money I previously paid?  \nANSWER: You will have to submit a new initial application to our office with the $27 processing fee, but you will also have to contact ASWB to let them know you are  \nsubmitted to the Board a new test approval. In addition, you will have to get the application notarized and submit the photo again.  \nQUESTION: ASWB informed me that my test approval is about to expire and to request an extension from my Board. How do I request an extension?  \nANSWER: You will have to submit a new initial application to our office with the $27 processing fee. Be sure to notarize the application and attach a color photo.  \nFOR OTHER QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE EXAM OR REGISTERING FOR A TEST DATE, PLEASE CONTACT ASWB AT WWW.ASWB.ORG OR 1-888-579-3926.  \n~~~INITIAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS~~~  \nQUESTION: The Rules and Regulations are pretty wordy. Is there an easier way to search them?  \nANSWER: Yes it is! Did you know that with any PDF, you can hit either F3 or CTRL F. Either function will allow you to search a document using a key word such as requirements, LSW, Clinical, licensure, and etc.? Go ahead and try it! You can find the Rules and Regulations under RESOURCES.  \nQUESTION: I am a LCSW licensed in the State of   with an opportunity to do telehealth assessments in Mississippi. Do I need a separate license for Mississippi or will you honor my current state licensure?  \nANSWER: In order to practice as a social worker in Mississippi, including seeing clients via telehealth, you must obtain licensure in Mississippi.  \nQUESTION: Can I combine fees into one payment?  \nANSWER: Yes! Please do.  \nQUESTION: I sent in the fingerprint card request and $50 fee a month ago and still have not received the card. I have an extra fingerprint card that I had completed two months ago for employment. Can I send that card in?  \nANSWER: Yes. The mail has been unpredictable and slow. You can mail the card in, just make sure you have also completed the descriptive sections including your social security card, date of birth, and place of birth as these spots are often overlooked. 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