Board of Registration of Social Workers

The Board of Registration of Social Workers licenses and oversees the social work profession.

Important Notice Regarding Social Worker Renewals

Beginning on October 1, 2020, social workers renew on their birthday.  You will receive renewal information in the mail approximately 60 days before your license expiration date explaining how to renew online.

The expiration date of your license is on your license card.  You must complete your CEs by your expiration date.

The number of CEs needed by your expiration date remains the same:

LICSW 30 CEs
LCSW 20 CEs
LSW 15 CEs
LSWA 10 CEs

 

Contact us

Address

250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108

Phone

Online

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Expirations During Transition 

12/30/2022 Bureau of Health Professions Licensure

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Health licensing boards transitioning to the Department of Public Health (DPH) 

6/02/2022 Bureau of Health Professions Licensure

The transition to the Bureau of Health Professions Licensure was completed on January 1, 2023.

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