⚠️ 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 New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: Connecticut → New York

Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Connecticut to New York

Reciprocity Available

Endorsement available for LCSW with 10+ years of practice in 15 years prior to application; must have been licensed under similar requirements. New York has not enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact as of 2025.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Connecticut (CT)	New York (NY)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: LMSW: $220; LCSW: $315 (includes application and licensure fee); aswb exam fee: $230 (Master's) or $260 (Clinical); license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: No separate fee; renewal fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200 (annual); total initial fees: LMSW: approximately $450 (application $220 + exam $230); LCSW: approximately $575 (application $315 + exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/social-work-licensure/connecticut-social-work-license	application fee: $294 (licensure and first registration); aswb exam fee: $230-$260; license fee: Included in $294 application fee; supervision registration fee: $70 (limited permit fee, non-refundable); renewal fee: $148; total initial fees: Approximately $554-$624 (application + exam + optional limited permit); confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-clinical-social-worker/license-requirements
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year (annually during licensee's birth month); CE hours: 15 hours per year; at least 2 hours in mental health treatment of veterans; at least 1 hour in cultural competency; retain certificates for minimum 3 years (first renewal exempt); Fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200	Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36 hours per 3-year registration period (exemption for first registration period after licensure); Fee: $65 (triennial)

Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

New York accepts out-of-state social worker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Connecticut — Period: 1 year (annually during licensee's birth month); CE hours: 15 hours per year; at least 2 hours in mental health treatment of veterans; at least 1 hour in cultural competency; retain certificates for minimum 3 years (first renewal exempt); Fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200; New York — Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36 hours per 3-year registration period (exemption for first registration period after licensure); Fee: $65 (triennial).

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions →
2
Request credential verification from Connecticut Department of Public Health -- Social Worker Licensure (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Connecticut board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions.

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.

New York Licensing Board

Board: New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions
Website: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-master-social-worker
Phone: (518) 474-3817

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Connecticut (CT)	New York (NY)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: LMSW: $220; LCSW: $315 (includes application and licensure fee); aswb exam fee: $230 (Master's) or $260 (Clinical); license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: No separate fee; renewal fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200 (annual); total initial fees: LMSW: approximately $450 (application $220 + exam $230); LCSW: approximately $575 (application $315 + exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/social-work-licensure/connecticut-social-work-license	application fee: $294 (licensure and first registration); aswb exam fee: $230-$260; license fee: Included in $294 application fee; supervision registration fee: $70 (limited permit fee, non-refundable); renewal fee: $148; total initial fees: Approximately $554-$624 (application + exam + optional limited permit); confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-clinical-social-worker/license-requirements
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year (annually during licensee's birth month); CE hours: 15 hours per year; at least 2 hours in mental health treatment of veterans; at least 1 hour in cultural competency; retain certificates for minimum 3 years (first renewal exempt); Fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200	Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36 hours per 3-year registration period (exemption for first registration period after licensure); Fee: $65 (triennial)

Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

New York accepts out-of-state social worker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Connecticut — Period: 1 year (annually during licensee's birth month); CE hours: 15 hours per year; at least 2 hours in mental health treatment of veterans; at least 1 hour in cultural competency; retain certificates for minimum 3 years (first renewal exempt); Fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200; New York — Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36 hours per 3-year registration period (exemption for first registration period after licensure); Fee: $65 (triennial).

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions →

Request credential verification from Connecticut Department of Public Health -- Social Worker Licensure (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Connecticut board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions.

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.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: Connecticut → New York

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New York Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Social Worker License: Connecticut → New York

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New York Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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