License Renewal

In accordance to Minnesota Rules 7200.3200, a license is valid for the period beginning with the date on which the license is originally granted (or granted after termination pursuant to part 7200.3700) and ending two years later on the last day of the month in which the license is granted. Thereafter the license is renewable for periods of two years, ending with the last day of the month in which the license is granted.

An expired license will be Board Terminated (BT) according to the notice requirements found in Minnesota Rules 7200.3510 unless the licensee renews the license or voluntarily terminates (VT) his/her license.

If you have not created an online account follow these steps:

1. Click Submit Renewal Online below.

2. A new window will open. Click the Register Here button located in the lower right area of the portal page.

3. Complete the form on the screen under Create your account.

4. Once you enter all the information click the Create Account button.

5. Click Save.

6. Log in using your email address and password associated with your newly created account.

7. Click the Claim My Licenses link. This will associate your account with your existing license, you only need to do this once.

8. Enter the required information in order to search your license.

9. Select license(s) to claim and click Claim.

10. Click Finish.

11. You will be back to the Dashboard screen. To renew your license select the renew option within the Actions drop-down menu.

Submit Renewal Online

Late fee
Continuing Ed.
License Termination
Emeritus Psychologist
Volunteer License

Late fee

If you submit your renewal application after the expiration date it must include the $250 late fee along with the current renewal fee of $500. You may request a waiver of the late fee. The waiver request must be submitted along with the renewal application, renewal fee and late fee. If submitted without the required fees your application will be deemed incomplete.

If you submitted a late fee waiver request you will be notified of the decision in writing. If the waiver is granted, we will return the late fee to you.
Continuing Ed.

Licensees are required to complete 40 CE credits for every renewal period. For more information go to the Continuing Education page.

CE Documentation

Licensees are no longer required to send certificates of attendance or other documentation to the Board for proof of continuing education unless you are contacted by the Board for a CE audit.

You are still required to retain original documentation of attendance and completion of continuing education hours for a period of eight years after the renewal date (Minnesota Rules, part 7200.3850, Subp. 2).

Time Limited Variance

If you have not completed the required 40 CEUs by your expiration date, you may request a six month time limited variance from the Board. To avoid a late fee or Board termination this should be done at the time of renewal. For more information go to the Waiver / Variance Request page.
License Termination

LP licenses may be terminated two different ways:

Board Termination (BT)

A license is Board Terminated when a licensee does not renew his/her license. The Board Termination process is found in Minnesota Rules 7200.3510 and it requires the Board to send the licensee a 30-day and a 60-day notice prior to terminating the license. Board Termination due to failure to renew does not constitute discipline.

Voluntary Termination (VT)

Voluntary Termination is an option for a licensed psychologist who no longer wishes to practice psychology in the State of Minnesota. The status of "Voluntarily Terminated" is public data. A license terminated through the VT process does not constitute disciplinary action.

Providers seeking to VT their LP license may do so at any time unless a complaint is pending. To be deemed "Voluntarily Terminated" the notice must be received by the Board prior to the termination of the license for failure to renew (See Minnesota Rules 7200.3700)

Terminate License Online
Emeritus Psychologist

Retired providers who are licensed or were formerly licensed to practice psychology in the state may apply to the board for Psychologist Emeritus registration or Psychological Practitioner Emeritus registration if they declare that they are retired from the practice of psychology in Minnesota, have not been the subject of disciplinary action in any jurisdiction, and have no unresolved complaints in any jurisdiction.

Emeritus registration is not a license to provide psychological services as defined in the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act. The registrant shall not engage in the practice of psychology.

Emeritus registrants who request a change to active licensure status shall meet the requirements for re-licensure following termination in the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act. Master's level Emeritus registrants who request licensure at the Doctoral level shall comply with current licensure requirements.

A provider granted Emeritus registration receives an Emeritus Registration Certificate issued by the board.

Psychologists who have been granted Emeritus status may represent themselves as "Psychologist Emeritus" or "Psychological Practitioner Emeritus", but shall not represent themselves or allow themselves to be represented to the public as "licensed" or otherwise as current licensees of the board.

The continuing education requirements of the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act do not apply to Emeritus registrants. An Emeritus registrant is not subject to license renewal or special fees.

Apply for Emeritus Registration
Volunteer License

Retired providers who are or were licensed, certified, or registered to practice psychology in any jurisdiction may apply to the board for licensure to practice psychology as a licensed psychologist-volunteer provided the applicant meets the following requirements and the education requirements:
(1) submits an application for licensure as a licensed psychologist-volunteer;
(2) is of good moral character and has no complaints or corrective or disciplinary action pending in any jurisdiction;
(3) if not currently licensed by the board, passes the most recent version of the professional responsibility examination; and
(4) pays the nonrefundable fee.

Education Requirements

An applicant who was formerly licensed by the board must meet the education, training, and experience requirements that were in place at the time of the original license. An applicant who was not formerly licensed by the board must meet the current requirements for licensure.

A provider licensed under this section shall only provide psychological services on a pro bono basis and shall not receive a commission, rebate, or remuneration, directly or indirectly, except that a provider may accept reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred due to the provision of volunteer psychological services.

Providers granted licensure under this section use the designation "LP-V" (Licensed Psychologist-Volunteer).

Former licensees of the Board under this section who request to return to their previous licensure status may do so upon submission of a written application provided by the board and payment of the applicable licensure fee. Providers may not concurrently hold a license as a licensed psychologist and a license as a licensed psychologist-volunteer.

A provider licensed under this section is subject to the same continuing education requirements as a licensed psychologist.

A provider licensed under this section is subject to all of the provisions in the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act, violation of which is grounds for disciplinary action.

Apply for a Licensed Psychologist Volunteer