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    Applicants

     
    When you have a social work degree, a license is required to provide social work services as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 148E.010, subdivisions 6 or 11, or use the title social worker, unless you are employed by a county or a federally recognized tribe.
    • A license may still be required even if the employer does not require a license, the job does not require direct client contact, or if the job title is not social worker
    • Only the Board has the authority to determine whether a person is engaged in social work practice and must be licensed
    • Click here for more information about when a license is required

    Licensed professional are responsible for being aware of and complying with all licensing requirements.

     

    Login to create your online services account:

    • Create, review, or update your contact information
    • Select apply for a license and choose your license type
    • Review requirements for selected license type
    • Complete the online license application and upload if applicable, required documentation
    • Submit completed application
     

    Use Public License Lookup to verify or print your license information

     

    Why is licensing important?

    • Licensing protects the public by ensuring that social workers are qualified, professional, ethical, and accountable
    • Licensing strengthens the profession by informing employers and clients that you have the professional social work knowledge, skills, and values needed to practice competently and ethically
    • Licensing provides safeguards for the public in the rare event professional standards are not met
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