Two requirements for licensure as a Licensed Psychologist (LP) in Minnesota are passing the national Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and the Minnesota Professional Responsibility Exam (PRE).
Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
The EPPP tests your knowledge in the field of psychology and is administered through Pearson Vue Testing Services.
- After Board admission to take the EPPP, you will receive instructions on how to apply and schedule your exam.
- An additional testing fee is paid directly to Pearson Vue.
Minnesota Professional Responsibility Exam (PRE)
- The PRE is administered through the Board’s online services website.
- As of January 2, 2020, the PRE is an at-home, open book exam.
- Applicants register for the PRE by completing the registration through the Board’s online services as part of the licensure application.
- There is only one fee paid to the Board for PRE registration.
- Once admitted by the Board to take the PRE, you will receive instructions by email.
Fees for Additional Exam Attempts
- The Board does not collect a fee for additional registrations for either of the required exams.
- On additional EPPP exam attempts, applicants will still be responsible for paying any testing fee required by Pearson Vue to sit for the exam.
How to Apply for the EPPP and the PRE
If you have not yet created an online account in the Board’s e-licensing system, follow these steps:
1. Click Apply Online below.
2. A new window will open. Click the Register Here button located in the lower right of the portal page.
3. Complete the form under Create your account.
4. Click the Create Account button.
5. Click Save.
6. Log in using your email address and password.
7. You will be returned to the Dashboard. To apply for your exam, select the desired option from the Actions drop-down menu.
If you previously submitted a paper application and this is your first time applying online, after completing steps 1–6 above:
7. Click the Claim My Licenses link to associate your account with your existing application. (You will need your application number — contact the Board if you need it.)
8. Enter the required information to search for your application.
9. Select the application(s) to claim and click Claim.
10. Click Finish.
11. You will be returned to the Dashboard. To apply for your exam, select the desired option from the Actions drop-down menu.
Please see link to the Board’s
FAQ page for additional documentation that is required as part of exam registration.
Testing Accommodations
The Minnesota Board of Psychology provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations for the EPPP and/or the PRE. If you have a documented disability or impairment recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may request an accommodation to take an exam.
Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities
If you have a documented disability or impairment affecting your ability to take the exams under standard conditions:
- Request accommodations during exam registration, specifying both your disability and special arrangements needed (e.g., extra time, separate room, reader).
- Provide documentation from a qualified health care professional describing your disability and its effect on your ability to take the examination under standard conditions.
- The healthcare professional submits documentation directly to the Board office at psychboard.license@state.mn.us promptly after registration.
- Documentation from the healthcare professional must be received before the accommodation can be reviewed and approved.
Additional time for English Language Learners (ELL)
If English is not your first language and you require additional time to sit for the EPPP:
- Indicate your additional time request during exam registration.
Additional Information
For questions or assistance, contact the Licensure Unit at:
Phone: (612) 617-2230
Minnesota Relay Service: 1 (800) 627-3529
Email: psychboard.license@state.mn.us
