Licensees
If you have a social work degree, a license is required if you 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
As a licensed professional, you are responsible for being aware of and complying with all licensing requirements.
Login to your online license profile to access online services:
- Review or update your contact information
- Review your continuing education requirements
- Renew or change your license status
- Submit online supervision forms
- Apply for a different license type
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