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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 Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from California to Arizona
Arizona has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact. License by endorsement is also available for practitioners from non-compact states who hold an equivalent active license in good standing. Licensure by endorsement: 1+ year experience (must be AZ resident) or 3+ years experience (residency waived).
| Requirement | California (CA) | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: Application: $250; Initial license: $200 (must request within 1 year of passing Clinical exam); Total estimated: ~$450+ in board fees alone; aswb exam fee: $260 for ASWB Clinical exam; license fee: $200 initial LCSW license issuance fee; supervision registration fee: Included in ASW registration ($150); renewal fee: $200; total initial fees: Approximately $860 (ASW registration $150 + LCSW application $250 + ASWB exam $260 + initial license $200); confidence: high; sources: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/applicants/lcsw.html; https://www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/manage.html | 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/ |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: LCSW: 2-year renewal period; ASW: 1-year renewal period (confirmed via CE page language referencing 'one-year period' for registrants and 'two-year period' for licensees); CE hours: 36 hours per biennial renewal for LCSW; 7 hours HIV/AIDS, 7 hours child abuse, 15 hours alcoholism/chemical dependency; one-time: suicide risk assessment, telehealth courses; first renewal: only 18 hours required; Fee: $220 (includes $20 Mental Health Practitioner Education Fund) | Period: 2 years; CE hours: 30 hours per renewal period for all license levels; Fee: LBSW: $130; LMSW: $130; LCSW: $180 |
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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