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The FAQ covers the purpose, effective date, and duration of the 50% reduction through June 30, 2030, and identifies which specific fee categories are reduced and which are excluded. It also clarifies treatment of board-administered vs non-board-administered exams, handling of refunds for payments before July 1, 2026, verification steps via the Breeze account, and guidance for applicants unsure about eligibility.",{"@graph":69,"@context":122},[70,84,105],{"@type":71,"itemListElement":72},"BreadcrumbList",[73,77,79,82],{"item":74,"name":75,"@type":76,"position":8},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":78,"name":9,"@type":76,"position":14},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/",{"item":80,"name":35,"@type":76,"position":81},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/healthcare/",3,{"item":83,"name":65,"@type":76,"position":19},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/temporary-fee-reduction-frequently-asked-questions-effective-july-1-2026/330250/",{"url":83,"name":65,"@type":85,"image":86,"author":91,"headline":65,"publisher":94,"fileFormat":97,"inLanguage":63,"description":67,"dateModified":98,"datePublished":99,"encodingFormat":97,"isAccessibleForFree":100,"interactionStatistic":101},"DigitalDocument",{"url":87,"@type":88,"width":89,"height":90},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/temporary-fee-reduction-frequently-asked-questions-effective-july-1-2026/330250.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":92,"@type":93},"Rowan","Person",{"url":74,"name":95,"@type":96},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-23","2026-09-21",true,{"@type":102,"interactionType":103,"userInteractionCount":39},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":104},"ViewAction",{"@type":106,"mainEntity":107},"FAQPage",[108,114,118],{"name":109,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":111},"What is the purpose of the temporary fee reduction?","Question",{"text":112,"@type":113},"The fee reduction is designed to comply with Business and Professions Code §128.5(b) by reducing excess reserve funds below the 24-month limit, while lowering financial barriers and providing cost savings for licensees, registrants, and applicants.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"Which fees are reduced by 50% between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2030?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"The FAQ lists reduced fees for items such as annual renewal, biennial active/inactive renewal, registration application, initial license issuance, and certain exams and application-related fees. 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What is the purpose of the fee reduction?  \nTo comply with Business and Professions Code §128 .5(b) by reducing excess reserve funds below the 24-month limit, while also lowering financial barriers and providing cost savings to licensees, registrants, and applicants.  \n2. When will the fee reduction go into effect?  \nJuly 1, 2026  \n3. How long will the 50% fee reduction remain in place?  \nFour years—from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030.  \n4. Which types of fees will be reduced by 50%?  \nThe following fees will be reduced:  \n\n|  | Current Fee | Reduced Fee\u003Cbr>(7/1/2026 – 6/30/2030) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Annual Renewal\u003Cbr>AMFT, ASW, APCC | $150 | $75 |\n| Biennial Active Renewal\u003Cbr>LMFT, LCSW, LPCC*; LEP | $200 | $100 |\n| Biennial Inactive Renewal\u003Cbr>LMFT, LCSW, LPCC*; LEP | $100 | $50 |\n| Registration Application\u003Cbr>AMFT, ASW, APCC | $150 | $75 |\n| Initial License Issuance\u003Cbr>LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP | $200 | $100 |\n| California Law & Ethics Exam\u003Cbr>LMFT, LCSW, LPCC | $150 | $75 |\n| LMFT Clinical Exam | $250 | $125 |\n| LEP Written Exam | $250 | $125 |\n| Application for Licensure\u003Cbr>LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP | $250 | $125 |\n| Retired to Active Application\u003Cbr>LMFT, LCSW, LPCC*; LEP | $200 | $100 |\n| Inactive to Active Application\u003Cbr>LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP | $100 | $50 |\n| * A $20 Mental Health Practitioner Education Fund fee applies to LMFT, LCSW, and LPCC license renewal–related applications, including Biennial Active, Biennial Inactive, and Retired to Active renewals. This fee is required by law and is not reduced as part of the temporary fee reduction. |  |  |\n\n5. Which exams are excluded from the reduced fees?  \nReduced fees do not apply to exams which are not board-administered.  \n6. Will the clinical examination fee for the LCSW be reduced?  \nNo. The LCSW clinical exam is administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and is not included in the reduction.  \n7. Will the clinical examination fee for the LPCC be reduced?  \nNo. The LPCC clinical exam is administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and is not included in the reduction  \n8. Will Duplicate documents and Fingerprint fees be reduced?  \nNo. These fees are not included in the reduction.  \n9. How can licensees verify that they are charged the correct reduced fee when renewing or applying after July 1, 2026?  \nLicensees should review the official fee schedule and confirm the total before submitting payment. The updated fees will be reflected in your Breeze account, effective July 1, 2026.  \n10.What steps should applicants take if they are unsure whether the reduced fees apply to their situation?  \nApplicants should review the updated fee schedule and/or contact the Board for clarification before submitting payment. For all payment related questions, email the Board’s Cashiering [Unit at](Unit at BBS.CASHIER@dca.ca.gov)[ ](Unit at BBS.CASHIER@dca.ca.gov)[BBS.CASHIER@dca.ca.gov](Unit at BBS.CASHIER@dca.ca.gov)  \n11.What happens if the Board receives an application before July 1, 2026?  \nThe Board will use the application postmark date to determine which fee applies.  \n12.Can I receive a refund if my renewal or other application fee was received and/or paid before July 1, 2026?  \nNo. Any fees received and/or paid before July 1, 2026, are subject to the existing fee schedule and are not eligible for refund, including those for renewal and non-renewalrelated applications.  \n13.Should I send in my renewal application or pay online?  \nThe Board encourages all Licensees and Registrants to renew online. Online renewals are processed instantly through the Board’s Breeze system. Manual renewals are accepted; however, they are subject to 4–6-week processing times.  \n14.What factors might the Board evaluate before deciding whether to extend or reinstate full fees after June 30, 2030?  \nThe Board may evaluate:  \n• Reserve fund balance  \n• Operating expenses and revenue tren","cbCaieVbc2kd1Pg9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieVbc2kd1Pg9","pdf",215911,"English","# Temporary Fee Reduction FAQs\n## Purpose, effective date, and duration\n## Reduced fees vs excluded fees\n## Refunds, verification, and application timing\n## Renewal methods and post-2030 evaluation","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the temporary fee reduction?\",\"answer\":\"The fee reduction is designed to comply with Business and Professions Code §128.5(b) by reducing excess reserve funds below the 24-month limit, while lowering financial barriers and providing cost savings for licensees, registrants, and applicants.\"},{\"question\":\"Which fees are reduced by 50% between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2030?\",\"answer\":\"The FAQ lists reduced fees for items such as annual renewal, biennial active/inactive renewal, registration application, initial license issuance, and certain exams and application-related fees. 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