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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 Montana Board of Behavioral Health (under the Employment Standards Division, Department of Labor & Industry) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Idaho to Montana
Montana offers license by endorsement for out-of-state social workers who meet equivalent requirements. Montana has not enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact as of 2025.
| Requirement | Idaho (ID) | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $70; aswb exam fee: $230 for Bachelor's and Master's; $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: No separate supervision registration fee line item appears in the official fee schedule.; renewal fee: LSW/LMSW: $80; LCSW: $90 (transitioning to biennial as of October 2025); total initial fees: Approximately $300-$330 (application $70 + ASWB exam $230-$260); confidence: high; sources: https://dopl.idaho.gov/swo/ | application fee: $200; aswb exam fee: $230/$260; license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: $200 (Licensure Candidate registration); renewal fee: $100 (annual); total initial fees: Approximately $460-$660 (candidate registration + application + exam); confidence: high; sources: https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/montana-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/; https://www.socialworkguide.org/licensure/montana/ |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: Biennial licensure transition confirmed as of October 14, 2025.; CE hours: 30 hours per 24-month period (biennial); previously 20 hours annually (equivalent to 40 biennial); transitioned to 30 biennial as of October 2025 — net reduction; Fee: LSW/LMSW: $80; LCSW: $90 | Period: 1 year (annually by December 31); CE hours: 20; Fee: $100 (annual) |
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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