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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 Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners, Division of Consumer Affairs directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from New York to New Jersey
New Jersey has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact. License by endorsement is also available for practitioners from non-compact states. NJ requires ALL applicants meet NJ-specific requirements regardless of prior licensure — more restrictive than most states.
| Requirement | New York (NY) | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|---|
| 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: $75; aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: LSW: $120; LCSW: $160; supervision registration fee: Not separately specified; renewal fee: $80 (biennial, by August 31 even years); total initial fees: Approximately $355-$495 (application + license + exam); confidence: high; sources: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/new-jersey-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ceu-requirements/ |
| 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: 2 years (in even-numbered years); CE hours: CSW: 20 hours; LSW: 30 hours; LCSW: 40 hours per biennial cycle; Fee: Biennial (varies by credential) |
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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