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:
- Licensed Social Worker - Initial License by Examination or Endorsement Method
- Licensed Social Worker - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Licensed 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:
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:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Initial License by Examination or Endorsement Method
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Licensed Clinical 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:
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:
- Clinical Social Worker Candidate - Initial by Original Method
- Clinical Social Worker Candidate - Reinstatement of an Expired License
- Clinical Social Worker Candidate - 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:
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:
Post-Degree Work Experience and Supervision Requirements: The required post-degree work experience and supervision hours will only count towards licensure if the applicant is registered as a candidate ie LPCC/LPP, PSYC, MFTC, SWC/LSW, CAT/CAS or is currently registered as an Unlicensed Psychotherapist or practicing in an exempt facility as permitted. This requirement must be met prior to accumulating post-degree work experience and supervision hours.
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.