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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 New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Massachusetts to New Hampshire
New Hampshire has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact. License by endorsement is also available for practitioners from non-compact states who meet substantially similar requirements.
| Requirement | Massachusetts (MA) | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $0 (application fees currently waived due to Commonwealth grant funding; time-limited program, typical fee $173); aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: $0; renewal fee: $120 (biennial, LICSW); total initial fees: Approximately $312-$342 (application + exam for LICSW track); confidence: high; sources: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-social-workers; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/massachusetts-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/ | application fee: $150; aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: $135 (upon approval); supervision registration fee: $25 (Supervisory Agreement Form fee); renewal fee: $275-$298 (biennial); total initial fees: Approximately $570 (application + exam + license + supervision registration); confidence: high; sources: https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/new-hampshire-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/ |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: Biennial renewal on licensee's birthday; CE hours: 30; Fee: LSWA: $42; LSW: $68; LCSW/LICSW: $120 | Period: Annual renewal, but 36 CE hours every 2 years (despite annual renewal); CE hours: 30-40 hours per 2-year cycle (sources vary; some say 30, others say 40); Fee: $275-$298 |
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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