Applicant Checklist
You may print and keep this checklist as a reminder of what forms you need to file. This is for your reference and should not be submitted with your application forms. You should also keep a copy of all application forms submitted.
Online Form 1 - Application for Licensure
All applicants for licensure must initially submit Form 1 along with the $294 licensure and first registration fee. You must answer all questions and provide all information requested unless otherwise indicated. Failure to accurately complete all required parts of the application will delay its review. Additional forms below are required based on the licensure requirements of the profession. Do not use Form 1 to renew your existing license.
Continuing Your Application
If you have started an application within the past 30 days, and have not yet completed it, you can use this link to continue your application. You will need your Application ID, Social Security Number, and Date of Birth.
Upload Additional Documentation
If you have already completed an application, but you have additional documents or files to include in your previous submission, use this link to upload additional documentation. You will need your Application ID and Date of Birth.
Form 2 - Certification of Professional Education
This form must be submitted directly by the educational institution(s) you attended. The Office of the Professions will not accept this form if submitted by the applicant.
- Section I: Complete this section before sending the entire form to your school. Be sure to sign and date item 9.
- Section II: The Registrar must complete this section and return both pages of the form in an official school envelope with requested documents directly to the Office of the Professions at the address at the end of the form.
If you attended a social work program not registered as licensure-qualifying by the New York State Education Department, you must also ask your school to submit an official transcript or marksheets.
Please photocopy this form as needed.
Form 3 - Verification of Other Professional Licensure/Certification
Complete this form if you hold, or ever held, a license or certificate to practice any profession* in any jurisdiction.
This form must be submitted directly by the licensing/certifying authority. The Office of the Professions will not accept this form if submitted by the applicant.
- Section I: Complete this section before sending the entire form to the licensing/certifying authority of each jurisdiction in which you are or have been licensed/certified. Be sure to sign and date item 8.
- Section II: The licensing/certifying authority must complete this section, sign, date and return both pages of the form directly to the Office of the Professions at the address at the end of the form.
NOTE: A Form 3 is not required for licenses/certificates issued by the New York State Education Department. Also, If the certification/verification documentation provided by a U.S. jurisdiction contains the same information requested in the Form 3, completion of a Form 3 for that jurisdiction is not necessary. For certification/verification documentation that does not contain the same information, a Form 3 will need to be completed for that jurisdiction.
*Profession is defined as professional titles licensed under New York State Education Law.
Important Information About Electronic Verification of Licensure, Certification and/or Examination
The Office of the Professions (OP) will accept electronic verifications of licensure, certification and examination completion from other licensing authorities located in the United States that meet certain criteria. More information can be found here.
Online Form 5 - Application for Limited Permit
All applicants for a limited permit must initially submit Form 5 along with the $70 limited permit fee. You must also submit a Form 5CS - Certification of Supervisor for Limited Permit and Operating certificate or certificate of incorporation along with your application.
Continuing Your Application
If you have started an application within the past 30 days, and have not yet completed it, you can use this link to continue your application. You will need your Application ID and Date of Birth.
Upload Additional Documentation
If you have already completed an application, but you have additional documents or files to include in your previous submission, use this link to upload additional documentation. You will need your Application ID and Date of Birth.
Changes to Supervisors and/or Settings
If you change supervisors and/or settings, or you have to add or remove a supervisor or setting, after a permit is issued, you must obtain an amended permit using the Limited Permit Change Form. After changes are processed you will receive an amended permit. A fee is not required for an amended permit issued as a result of a change in supervisor or setting. You must also submit a Form 5CS - Certification of Supervisor for Limited Permit for each new supervisor you are adding (see Upload Additional Documentation above).
Form 5CS - Certification of Supervisor for Limited Permit
Use this form ONLY if you are applying/have applied for a New York State Limited Permit as Licensed Master Social Worker online.
- Section I: Complete this section.
- Section II: Your supervisor must complete this section before you can submit it to the Office of the Professions at the appropriate address at the end of the form. It is your responsibility to ensure your supervisor fully completes Section II. Failure to complete this form will delay its review.
Form 6 - Plan for Supervised Experience
This form will not be reviewed if submitted after the experience has been completed or if the experience will be outside of New York State.
- Section I: Complete this section and send the entire form and a copy of Appendix A to your proposed supervisor. Be sure to sign and date item 9.
- Section II: The proposed supervisor must complete this section.
Return the completed form with the $10 fee to the Office of the Professions at the mailing address at the end of the form.
Child Abuse Certification of Exemption Form
This form is not for all applicants. Use this form only if you are applying for an exemption to the requirement to complete training or coursework in the identification of child abuse and maltreatment because the nature of your practice excludes contact with persons under the age of 18 and persons 18 or older with a handicapping condition who reside in a residential care school or facility.
Form 20 - Certification of Graduation from a MSW Program Registered as licensure-qualifying
New York State Institutions/Schools
This form is for use by New York State Institutions/Schools only. Not to be used by individuals. This form must be submitted directly by the educational institution. The Office of Professions will not accept this form if submitted by the applicant.
For use by New York State Institutions registered by the Department as leading to social work licensure. This form may be used by schools in lieu of individual Form 2s for students who have graduated from the program.