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⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Alabama to Florida
Florida does NOT offer reciprocity. Out-of-state applicants may apply by endorsement — must provide license verification, transcripts, ASWB scores, and completion of FL-specific courses (laws/rules, HIV/AIDS). Endorsement fee: $305 for CMSW applicants (verify LCSW fee). Florida has not yet enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact as of March 2026, though HB 27 (2025) was introduced to join.
| Requirement | Alabama (AL) | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $75 ($78.50 online); aswb exam fee: $230 for Bachelor's/Master's; $260 for Clinical (plus $25 board exam application fee); license fee: $75; supervision registration fee: Included in application; renewal fee: $85 per biennial renewal; total initial fees: Approximately $405-$440 (application + exam + license fee); confidence: high; sources: https://socialworksupervisor.com/social-work-license/al-lcsw-pip-lgsw-lbsw/; https://therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/social-work-licensure/alabama-social-work-license | application fee: $230; aswb exam fee: $260 (Clinical exam for LCSW only); license fee: $105 (LCSW initial license fee); supervision registration fee: RCSWI registration: $150 (included in RCSWI application fee); renewal fee: $105; total initial fees: LCSW path: approximately $615 (RCSWI $150 + LCSW application $100 + license $105 + ASWB Clinical exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://socialworksupervisor.com/social-work-license/fl-lcsw-cmsw/ |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years; CE hours: LBSW & LMSW: 30 hours per renewal period (min 10 classroom); LICSW: 40 hours per renewal period (min 20 classroom); all levels require 3 hrs ethics; LICSW additional: 3 hrs clinical SW education + 3 hrs supervision education if supervising; LCSW-PIP requires 50 hours total; Fee: $85 | Period: 2 years; current licenses expire March 31, 2027 (odd year confirmed); CE hours: 30 hours per biennial renewal period (first-time renewals exempt for initial 3 years); Fee: LCSW: $130; CMSW: $130 |
Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.
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