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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 Board of Social Work Examiners (under the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Arizona to New Mexico
New Mexico offers license by endorsement for out-of-state social workers who meet equivalent requirements. New Mexico has not enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact as of 2025.
| Requirement | Arizona (AZ) | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $250; aswb exam fee: $230 for Bachelor's/Master's; $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application fee; fingerprint fee: $40; supervision registration fee: Included in application; renewal fee: LBSW: $130; LMSW: $130; LCSW: $180 per biennial renewal; total initial fees: Approximately $520-$550 (application $250 + fingerprint $40 + exam $230-$260); confidence: high; sources: https://bbhe.az.gov/applying-licensure; https://socialworksupervisor.com/social-work-license/az-lcsw-lmsw-lbsw/ | application fee: $125; aswb exam fee: $230/$260; license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: Not separately specified; renewal fee: $300 (biennial, LISW/LCSW); total initial fees: Approximately $385 (application + exam for LISW/LCSW); confidence: high; sources: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/social-work-examiners/; https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/social-work-examiners/faqs/; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/new-mexico-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/ |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years; CE hours: 30 hours per renewal period for all license levels; Fee: LBSW: $130; LMSW: $130; LCSW: $180 | Period: Biennial; all permanent licenses expire on July 1; CE hours: 30; Fee: $300 (biennial, LISW/LCSW) |
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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