⚠️ 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 Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: Florida → Alabama

Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Florida to Alabama

Reciprocity Available

Alabama 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.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Florida (FL)	Alabama (AL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	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/	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
Renewal / CE Requirements●	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	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

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

Key Differences

Alabama accepts out-of-state social worker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Florida — 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; Alabama — 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.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners →
2
Request credential verification from Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Florida board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners.

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.

Alabama Licensing Board

Board: Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
Website: https://socialwork.alabama.gov/
Phone: (334) 242-5860

Contact Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Florida (FL)	Alabama (AL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	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/	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
Renewal / CE Requirements●	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	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

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

Key Differences

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

Renewal differs: Florida — 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; Alabama — 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.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners →

Request credential verification from Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Florida board →

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

Submit your application to Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners.

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: Florida → Alabama

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Alabama Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Social Worker License: Florida → Alabama

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Alabama Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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