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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 Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Georgia to Florida
Florida does NOT offer reciprocity. Out-of-state applicants may apply by endorsement — must provide license verification, transcripts, ASWB scores, and completion of FL-specific courses (laws/rules, HIV/AIDS). Endorsement fee: $305 for CMSW applicants (verify LCSW fee). Florida has not yet enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact as of March 2026, though HB 27 (2025) was introduced to join.
| Requirement | Georgia (GA) | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $100 plus $10 processing fee ($110 total); aswb exam fee: $230 for Master's; $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: Included in application; renewal fee: $100 renewal; $150 late renewal; total initial fees: Approximately $340-$370 (application $110 + ASWB exam $230-$260); confidence: high; sources: https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/41%20Reference%20-%20Fee%20Schedule_0.pdf | 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/ |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years; expires September 30 of even-numbered years; CE hours: 35 hours per renewal period; Fee: $100 | 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 |
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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