⚠️ 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 Connecticut Department of Public Health -- Social Worker Licensure (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: New York → Connecticut

Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from New York to Connecticut

Reciprocity Available

Connecticut has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact. Multistate licenses are expected to become available in 2026. License by endorsement is also available; 3 years of independent clinical experience may substitute for 3,000 supervised hours.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New York (NY)	Connecticut (CT)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $294 (licensure and first registration); aswb exam fee: $230-$260; license fee: Included in $294 application fee; supervision registration fee: $70 (limited permit fee, non-refundable); renewal fee: $148; total initial fees: Approximately $554-$624 (application + exam + optional limited permit); confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-clinical-social-worker/license-requirements	application fee: LMSW: $220; LCSW: $315 (includes application and licensure fee); aswb exam fee: $230 (Master's) or $260 (Clinical); license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: No separate fee; renewal fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200 (annual); total initial fees: LMSW: approximately $450 (application $220 + exam $230); LCSW: approximately $575 (application $315 + exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/social-work-licensure/connecticut-social-work-license
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36 hours per 3-year registration period (exemption for first registration period after licensure); Fee: $65 (triennial)	Period: 1 year (annually during licensee's birth month); CE hours: 15 hours per year; at least 2 hours in mental health treatment of veterans; at least 1 hour in cultural competency; retain certificates for minimum 3 years (first renewal exempt); Fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200

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

Key Differences

Connecticut accepts out-of-state social worker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: New York — Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36 hours per 3-year registration period (exemption for first registration period after licensure); Fee: $65 (triennial); Connecticut — Period: 1 year (annually during licensee's birth month); CE hours: 15 hours per year; at least 2 hours in mental health treatment of veterans; at least 1 hour in cultural competency; retain certificates for minimum 3 years (first renewal exempt); Fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Connecticut Department of Public Health -- Social Worker Licensure (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section) →
2
Request credential verification from New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New York board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Connecticut Department of Public Health -- Social Worker Licensure (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section).

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.

Connecticut Licensing Board

Board: Connecticut Department of Public Health -- Social Worker Licensure (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section)
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/socialworker/social-work-licensure
Phone: (860) 509-7603

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New York (NY)	Connecticut (CT)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $294 (licensure and first registration); aswb exam fee: $230-$260; license fee: Included in $294 application fee; supervision registration fee: $70 (limited permit fee, non-refundable); renewal fee: $148; total initial fees: Approximately $554-$624 (application + exam + optional limited permit); confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-clinical-social-worker/license-requirements	application fee: LMSW: $220; LCSW: $315 (includes application and licensure fee); aswb exam fee: $230 (Master's) or $260 (Clinical); license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: No separate fee; renewal fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200 (annual); total initial fees: LMSW: approximately $450 (application $220 + exam $230); LCSW: approximately $575 (application $315 + exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/social-work-licensure/connecticut-social-work-license
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36 hours per 3-year registration period (exemption for first registration period after licensure); Fee: $65 (triennial)	Period: 1 year (annually during licensee's birth month); CE hours: 15 hours per year; at least 2 hours in mental health treatment of veterans; at least 1 hour in cultural competency; retain certificates for minimum 3 years (first renewal exempt); Fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200

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

Key Differences

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

Renewal differs: New York — Period: 3 years (triennial registration); CE hours: 36 hours per 3-year registration period (exemption for first registration period after licensure); Fee: $65 (triennial); Connecticut — Period: 1 year (annually during licensee's birth month); CE hours: 15 hours per year; at least 2 hours in mental health treatment of veterans; at least 1 hour in cultural competency; retain certificates for minimum 3 years (first renewal exempt); Fee: LMSW: $125; LCSW: $200.

Next Steps

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.

Connecticut Licensing Board

Board

Connecticut Department of Public Health -- Social Worker Licensure (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section)

Website

https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/socialworker/social-work-licensure

Phone

(860) 509-7603

Contact Connecticut Department of Public Health -- Social Worker Licensure (Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Social Worker License: New York → Connecticut

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Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

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Transfer Your Social Worker License: New York → Connecticut

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Connecticut Licensing Board

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