⚠️ 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 Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: Mississippi → Arkansas

Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Mississippi to Arkansas

Reciprocity Available

Arkansas 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.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Mississippi (MS)	Arkansas (AR)
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: $100 ($105.50 online with processing fee); aswb exam fee: $230 for Bachelor's/Master's; $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application fee; background check fee: Arkansas State Police fingerprint check ($37.75); supervision registration fee: Supervision Plan must be submitted on Board-approved form within 60 days; no fee specified in fee schedule for supervision plan submission.; renewal fee: $80 (cashier's check or money order only — no personal checks); total initial fees: Approximately $370-$435 (application + exam + background check); confidence: high; sources: https://socialworksupervisor.com/social-work-license/ar-lcsw-lmsw-lsw/; https://careersinpsychology.org/how-to-become-a-social-worker-in-arkansas/
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: 48 hours per renewal period for all license levels; Fee: $80 (cashier's check or money order only — no personal checks)

Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arkansas accepts out-of-state social worker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Mississippi — Period: 2 years (LSW by September 30; LMSW/LCSW by April 30); CE hours: 40; Fee: LSW: $75; LMSW/LCSW: $110; Arkansas — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 48 hours per renewal period for all license levels; Fee: $80 (cashier's check or money order only — no personal checks).

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board →
2
Request credential verification from Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Mississippi board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board.

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.

Arkansas Licensing Board

Board: Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board
Website: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/social-work-licensing-board/
Phone: (501) 372-5071

Contact Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Mississippi (MS)	Arkansas (AR)
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: $100 ($105.50 online with processing fee); aswb exam fee: $230 for Bachelor's/Master's; $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application fee; background check fee: Arkansas State Police fingerprint check ($37.75); supervision registration fee: Supervision Plan must be submitted on Board-approved form within 60 days; no fee specified in fee schedule for supervision plan submission.; renewal fee: $80 (cashier's check or money order only — no personal checks); total initial fees: Approximately $370-$435 (application + exam + background check); confidence: high; sources: https://socialworksupervisor.com/social-work-license/ar-lcsw-lmsw-lsw/; https://careersinpsychology.org/how-to-become-a-social-worker-in-arkansas/
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: 48 hours per renewal period for all license levels; Fee: $80 (cashier's check or money order only — no personal checks)

Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arkansas accepts out-of-state social worker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Mississippi — Period: 2 years (LSW by September 30; LMSW/LCSW by April 30); CE hours: 40; Fee: LSW: $75; LMSW/LCSW: $110; Arkansas — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 48 hours per renewal period for all license levels; Fee: $80 (cashier's check or money order only — no personal checks).

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board →

Request credential verification from Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Mississippi board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board.

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.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: Mississippi → Arkansas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arkansas Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Social Worker License: Mississippi → Arkansas

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arkansas Licensing Board

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