regulations, or laws. The Board allows licensees to earn hours from two different categories of
activities. As of December 2018, LSW renewal fees are $65 and LCSW renewal fees are $95.
School Social Work specific info:
Virginia School Social Work
Social Work License:
The Washington Health Department does not offer any formal reciprocity with any other states. If
you hold a license in another state and would like to become licensed in Washington, you can submit
an LASW or LICSW application to the Washington State Department of Health if you meet the
requirements for licensure in Washington (including the appropriate number of supervised hours). If
you have previously passed the ASWB exam required for your level of licensure, you will need to have
your scores transferred to Washington so that you are not required to complete the exam again.
Licensing Renewal and Continuing Education Requirements:
LASWs, LICSWs, and associate social workers must renew their licenses every year no later than their
date of birth. The Department requires that LASWs and LICSWs complete 36 hours of continuing
education every two years. Six of the 36 hours must be in ethical and legal topics. Every six years, all
licensed social workers must complete six hours of training in the recognition and management of
suicidality. Associate social workers (LSWAAs and LSWAICs) are also required to complete continuing
education but on a different schedule. Renewal of these licenses requires completion of 18
continuing education hours every year. Every two years, six of these hours must be in ethical and
legal topics. Before receiving their permanent licenses, associate social work licensees will be
required to show that they have completed 36 hours of continuing education. As of December 2018,
the renewal fee for LASWs and LICSWs is $116, the fee for LSWAAs is $25, and the fee for LSWAICs is
$41.
School Social Work specific info:
Washington School Social Work
Social Work License:
The Board allows social workers to apply for licensure by endorsement if they hold an out-of-state
license in good standing that was earned under requirements at least equivalent to DC’s. To apply,
you must submit the New License Application form to the Board and include all required
supplemental documentation for the license you are seeking. You will also need to include