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Continuing Education Requirements
All licensees are reminded that they must complete the annual continuing education requirement prior to submitting their renewal. Pursuant to 256 Code of Mass Regulations (CMR) 9.00, all licensees must complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education credits during the calendar year (January 1st - December 31st) prior to their renewal date. All courses must be completed through a Board-approved provider. For more information on the annual continuing education requirement, please review the 256 CMR 9.00, as well as any relevant Board Policies and Guidelines on continuing education.
Licensees are only required to attest to completion of the requirement during the renewal process, and do not need to submit or upload copies of course certificates. Be advised that falsely attesting to completion of the annual requirement will result in disciplinary action against your license.
In addition, the Board requires licensees to retain copies of certificates showing completion of the annual requirement for the four (4) years prior to your current license cycle. You may be required to produce these documents in the event that your license is randomly selected for audit by the Board or if a complaint is filed against your license.
Fees
All fees are non-refundable and can't be waived. In addition, be advised that a small convenience fee may by assessed by DOL's payment vendor during the online submission process.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal Fee | $125 | each |
| Late Fee | $57 | Is assessed against all renewals submitted after the renewal deadline. |
How to renew
- When you create your MyMassGov account to access eLIPSE the first time, eLIPSE will ask you to enter information to help it locate your license and link it to your MyMassGov account.
- Please read the Linking Your License guide before creating your account to ensure it is linked correctly.
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform, including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For general instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.
- Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt in order to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days have elapsed, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below.
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General Information
Licensees may not renew any earlier than 90 days prior to February 28th.
Updating Your Address of Record
Licensees are reminded that is their obligation to provide the Board will a current mailing address where they can reliably receive correspondence from the Board. If you have moved or changed employers within the last year, please complete your address change using the eLIPSE platform. Failure to change an address prior to the mailing of the license renewal forms by the Board may impede your ability to renew your license.