⚠️ 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 Board of Social Work Examiners (under Delaware Division of Professional Regulation) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: Pennsylvania → Delaware

Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Pennsylvania to Delaware

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Board of Social Work Examiners (under Delaware Division of Professional Regulation) to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Pennsylvania (PA)	Delaware (DE)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $90; aswb exam fee: $260 (Clinical level); license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: $0; renewal fee: $95 biennial renewal; total initial fees: $305 (LCSW application $45 + ASWB exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/social-work-licensure/pennsylvania-social-work-license	application fee: $205 for LCSW, $205 for BSW, $205 for MSW; aswb exam fee: $230 (Bachelor's/Master's) or $260 (Clinical); license fee: $115; background check fee: $65 (fingerprint background check); supervision registration fee: No supervision registration fee listed on the official fee schedule; renewal fee: $115 (biennial); total initial fees: Approximately $545-$645 (application $205 + exam $230-$260 + license $115 + background $65); confidence: high; sources: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/socialworkers/fees/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Current cycle: March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2027; next cycle: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2029; CE hours: 30; Fee: $95	Period: 2 years; expires January 31 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2023, 2025); CE hours: LBSW: 20 hours; LMSW: 30 hours; LCSW: 40 hours per renewal period; Fee: $115

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Pennsylvania — Period: Current cycle: March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2027; next cycle: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2029; CE hours: 30; Fee: $95; Delaware — Period: 2 years; expires January 31 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2023, 2025); CE hours: LBSW: 20 hours; LMSW: 30 hours; LCSW: 40 hours per renewal period; Fee: $115.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Board of Social Work Examiners (under Delaware Division of Professional Regulation) →
2
Request credential verification from State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors (under Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, PA Department of State) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Pennsylvania board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Board of Social Work Examiners (under Delaware Division of Professional Regulation).

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.

Delaware Licensing Board

Board: Board of Social Work Examiners (under Delaware Division of Professional Regulation)
Website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/socialworkers/
Phone: (302) 744-4500

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Pennsylvania (PA)	Delaware (DE)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $90; aswb exam fee: $260 (Clinical level); license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: $0; renewal fee: $95 biennial renewal; total initial fees: $305 (LCSW application $45 + ASWB exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/social-work-licensure/pennsylvania-social-work-license	application fee: $205 for LCSW, $205 for BSW, $205 for MSW; aswb exam fee: $230 (Bachelor's/Master's) or $260 (Clinical); license fee: $115; background check fee: $65 (fingerprint background check); supervision registration fee: No supervision registration fee listed on the official fee schedule; renewal fee: $115 (biennial); total initial fees: Approximately $545-$645 (application $205 + exam $230-$260 + license $115 + background $65); confidence: high; sources: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/socialworkers/fees/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Current cycle: March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2027; next cycle: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2029; CE hours: 30; Fee: $95	Period: 2 years; expires January 31 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2023, 2025); CE hours: LBSW: 20 hours; LMSW: 30 hours; LCSW: 40 hours per renewal period; Fee: $115

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Pennsylvania — Period: Current cycle: March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2027; next cycle: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2029; CE hours: 30; Fee: $95; Delaware — Period: 2 years; expires January 31 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2023, 2025); CE hours: LBSW: 20 hours; LMSW: 30 hours; LCSW: 40 hours per renewal period; Fee: $115.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Board of Social Work Examiners (under Delaware Division of Professional Regulation) →

Request credential verification from State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors (under Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, PA Department of State) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Pennsylvania board →

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

Submit your application to Board of Social Work Examiners (under Delaware Division of Professional Regulation).

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: Pennsylvania → Delaware

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

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Transfer Your Social Worker License: Pennsylvania → Delaware

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Delaware Licensing Board

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