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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 Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Mississippi to Alabama
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.
| Requirement | Mississippi (MS) | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $80 supervision contract + exam fees; aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application; supervision registration fee: $80 (Contract for Supervision filing fee); renewal fee: $110 (biennial, by April 30); total initial fees: Approximately $307-$397 (application + processing + exam + supervision registration); confidence: high; sources: https://www.swmft.ms.gov/; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/mississippi-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/ | 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 (LSW by September 30; LMSW/LCSW by April 30); CE hours: 40; Fee: LSW: $75; LMSW/LCSW: $110 | 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.
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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