Board of Registration of Social Workers

The Board of Registration of Social Workers licenses and oversees the social work profession.

Important Notice Regarding Social Worker Renewals

Beginning on October 1, 2020, social workers renew on their birthday.  You will receive renewal information in the mail approximately 60 days before your license expiration date explaining how to renew online.

The expiration date of your license is on your license card.  You must complete your CEs by your expiration date.

The number of CEs needed by your expiration date remains the same:

LicenseNumber of CEs
LICSW30 CEs
LCSW20 CEs
LSW15 CEs
LSWA10 CEs

Contact us

Online

Phone

Address

250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108

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News & announcements

News

Practicing While a License Application is Pending 

3/26/2024 Board of Registration of Social Workers

News

Expirations During Transition 

12/30/2022 Bureau of Health Professions Licensure

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