⚠️ 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 Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: South Dakota → Wyoming

Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from South Dakota to Wyoming

Reciprocity Available

Wyoming is NOT a member of the Social Work Licensure Compact. License by endorsement is available.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	South Dakota (SD)	Wyoming (WY)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $210; aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application; supervision registration fee: $0; renewal fee: SWA $90, SW $130, CSW $170, CSW-PIP $210 (biennial); total initial fees: Approximately $470 (application $210 + exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/socialwork/social.aspx	application fee: $150 (PCSW); $200 (LCSW); aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application; supervision registration fee: Included in PCSW application; renewal fee: $75 (biennial); total initial fees: Approximately $610 (PCSW $150 + exam $260 + LCSW $200); confidence: high; sources: https://socialworksupervisor.com/social-work-license/wy-lcsw-pcsw-csw/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 30; Fee: SWA $90, SW $130, CSW $170, CSW-PIP $210 (biennial)	Period: 2 years (expires on holder's date of birth every two years); CE hours: 45 contact hours per 2-year cycle; Fee: $75

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

Key Differences

Wyoming accepts out-of-state social worker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: South Dakota — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 30; Fee: SWA $90, SW $130, CSW $170, CSW-PIP $210 (biennial); Wyoming — Period: 2 years (expires on holder's date of birth every two years); CE hours: 45 contact hours per 2-year cycle; Fee: $75.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board →
2
Request credential verification from South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit South Dakota board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Wyoming Mental Health Professions 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.

Wyoming Licensing Board

Board: Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
Website: https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/
Phone: (307) 777-3628

Contact Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	South Dakota (SD)	Wyoming (WY)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $210; aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application; supervision registration fee: $0; renewal fee: SWA $90, SW $130, CSW $170, CSW-PIP $210 (biennial); total initial fees: Approximately $470 (application $210 + exam $260); confidence: high; sources: https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/socialwork/social.aspx	application fee: $150 (PCSW); $200 (LCSW); aswb exam fee: $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application; supervision registration fee: Included in PCSW application; renewal fee: $75 (biennial); total initial fees: Approximately $610 (PCSW $150 + exam $260 + LCSW $200); confidence: high; sources: https://socialworksupervisor.com/social-work-license/wy-lcsw-pcsw-csw/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 30; Fee: SWA $90, SW $130, CSW $170, CSW-PIP $210 (biennial)	Period: 2 years (expires on holder's date of birth every two years); CE hours: 45 contact hours per 2-year cycle; Fee: $75

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

Key Differences

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

Renewal differs: South Dakota — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 30; Fee: SWA $90, SW $130, CSW $170, CSW-PIP $210 (biennial); Wyoming — Period: 2 years (expires on holder's date of birth every two years); CE hours: 45 contact hours per 2-year cycle; Fee: $75.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board →

Request credential verification from South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit South Dakota board →

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

Submit your application to Wyoming Mental Health Professions 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: South Dakota → Wyoming

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Wyoming Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Social Worker License: South Dakota → Wyoming

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Wyoming Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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