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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 Maryland Board of Social Work 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 District of Columbia to Maryland
Maryland joined the Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact in 2025 (SB174, signed by Governor Moore). License by endorsement is also available for practitioners from non-compact states.
| Requirement | District of Columbia (DC) | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $50 (DC Board application fee for all license types); aswb exam fee: $230 (Bachelor's/Master's) or $260 (Clinical); license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: No separate fee; renewal fee: $85 (biennial, all license types); total initial fees: Approximately $280-$310 (application $50 + ASWB exam $230-$260); confidence: high; sources: https://socialworksupervisor.com/social-work-license/dc-licsw-lisw-lgsw-lswa/ | application fee: $100; aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: $75 initial license fee; supervision registration fee: Included in application; renewal fee: $100 (biennial); total initial fees: Approximately $435-$465 (application + exam + license fee); confidence: high; sources: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/maryland-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/ |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years (expires July 31 of odd-numbered years); CE hours: 40 hours of approved continuing education units; Fee: $85 | Period: 2 years; CE hours: LBSW: 30 hours per 2-year cycle; LGSW/LCSW/LCSW-C: 40 hours per 2-year cycle; Fee: LBSW: $100; LGSW: $226; LCSW-C: $301 |
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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