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Colorado Social Work Applications and Forms

Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Social Worker Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the Division of Professions and Occupations Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the Division of Professions and Occupations Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Clinical Social Worker Candidate

Clinical Social Worker Candidate Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the Division of Professions and Occupations Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Provisional Social Worker

Provisional Social Worker Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the Division of Professions and Occupations Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

  • Provisional Social Worker - Initial by Original Method
  • Provisional Social Worker - Reinstatement of an Expired License
  • Provisional Social Worker - Renewal

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Social Work Licensing Guide

Social Work Licensing Guide (Click to open)

View the Social Work Licensing Guide


Education Equivalency Review: DORA/DPO is no longer accepting/processing Education Equivalency Review packets for any of the Mental Health Professions. Colorado DORA/DPO has contracted with the Center for Credentialing &, Education (CCE) to do all education equivalency review/evaluations for LPC, MFT, PSY and Addiction Counselors. Visit the CCE website at www.cce-global.org.

Communication from the Division: The Division of Professions and Occupations primary communication is via email. Please be sure to include your current email address on your application to receive important information about your application status and process.

License Expiration Bump Period for New Applicants: All new applicants who are issued a license within 120 days of the upcoming renewal expiration date will be issued a license with the next expiration date.

License Renewal Information: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be renewed to continue practicing. View your expiration date by logging onto your DPO Online Services Account. Please note that renewals open approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the expiration date.

  • All Social Worker and Provisional licenses expire on August 31 of odd-numbered years.
  • All Social Worker Candidate licenses expire on December 31, every 3 years.