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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 California Board of Behavioral Sciences directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Oregon to California
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact California Board of Behavioral Sciences to verify.
| Requirement | Oregon (OR) | California (CA) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Exam Requirements● | Not available | Not available |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | application fee: $260 (LCSW); aswb exam fee: $260; license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: $0; renewal fee: $120 (LCSW biennial); $68 (LMSW); $66 (CSWA annual); $42 (LSWA); total initial fees: $520 (application + ASWB exam); confidence: high; sources: https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/oregon-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/ | application fee: Application: $250; Initial license: $200 (must request within 1 year of passing Clinical exam); Total estimated: ~$450+ in board fees alone; aswb exam fee: $260 for ASWB Clinical exam; license fee: $200 initial LCSW license issuance fee; supervision registration fee: Included in ASW registration ($150); renewal fee: $200; total initial fees: Approximately $860 (ASW registration $150 + LCSW application $250 + ASWB exam $260 + initial license $200); confidence: high; sources: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/applicants/lcsw.html; https://www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/manage.html |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years (by last day of birth month); CSWA renewed annually; CE hours: 40 hours per 2-year cycle; may carry over up to 10 hours to next period; Fee: $120 (LCSW) | Period: LCSW: 2-year renewal period; ASW: 1-year renewal period (confirmed via CE page language referencing 'one-year period' for registrants and 'two-year period' for licensees); CE hours: 36 hours per biennial renewal for LCSW; 7 hours HIV/AIDS, 7 hours child abuse, 15 hours alcoholism/chemical dependency; one-time: suicide risk assessment, telehealth courses; first renewal: only 18 hours required; Fee: $220 (includes $20 Mental Health Practitioner Education Fund) |
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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