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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 Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Kentucky to Tennessee
Tennessee is a member of the Social Work Interstate Compact, which facilitates license mobility between member states. License by endorsement is also available for practitioners from non-compact states.
| Requirement | Kentucky (KY) | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $200; aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in renewal fee structure; supervision registration fee: Included in application; renewal fee: $200 (triennial); total initial fees: Approximately $256-$286 (application + exam fee); confidence: high; sources: https://bsw.ky.gov/Pages/Licensure.aspx; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/kentucky-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/ | application fee: $225; aswb exam fee: $230/$260; license fee: $75; supervision registration fee: $25; renewal fee: $100 (biennial); total initial fees: $380; confidence: high; sources: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/sw-board/sw-board/licensure.html; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/tennessee-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/; https://www.netce.com/ce-requirements/social-work/tn/; https://therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/social-work-licensure/tennessee-social-work-license |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 3 years (triennial); CE hours: LSW: 15 hours; CSW: 30 hours; LCSW: 30-40 hours per renewal cycle; Fee: LSW $75 / CSW $125 / LCSW $200 | Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: LBSW: 18 hours; LAPSW/LCSW: 30 hours; 2 hours suicide prevention every 4 years; supervisors: 12 hours specific to supervision (3 covering TN licensing rules); uses CE Broker tracking system; Fee: $100 (biennial) |
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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