A copy of your unofficial score report given to you on the day that you pass the exam;
Initial licensure fee of $75.00(LSW), $125(CSW), $200(LCSW) check or money order, payable to KY State Treasurer;
The Continued Supervision Form needs to be submitted for the LCSW license process only.

What if my ASWB unofficial score report was lost or stolen?

Send a cover letter stating explaining the situation along with other items to finish your licensure process. Please note: processing will take longer since we have to take other steps to recover the Official Score Report from ASWB.

What if I want to practice clinical social work but I’m not a LCSW?

You will need to be licensed has a CSW in Kentucky;
Be employed at an agency with Social Security and taxes withdrawn from your paycheck;
Be supervised by an approved supervisor under a supervision contract approved by the board.

Applications

How do I apply to be a social worker in Kentucky?

You have to apply for a license first:

Visit bsw.ky.gov/Forms Tab/Application forms/Application for Licensure;
Complete the application;
Line 5: state your current employment on this line (does not have to be social work related); please read under line 5 to provide the correct documents. If unemployed please don’t leave blank.

What if I leave something out of my application packet?

Your application will be incomplete, and that will delay processing your application. But you will be informed by email about the missing items.

How much money do I send in with my application?

Once you have all your documents together, attach a $25 check or money order payable to the KY State Treasurer and mail to 125 Holmes Street, Suite 310, Frankfort, KY 40601

Can I apply to take the ASWB exam before I graduate?

Yes, 4-6 weeks before graduation. You will need to attach your unofficial transcript to your application. When you pass the exam, you will not receive a license until your official transcript arrives in the office. You can attach your official transcript to your unofficial score report after you pass the exam for a quicker process.

I am not licensed in Kentucky, but I want to apply to be a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) - what do I need to do?

Go to the Online Application and complete the application: https://secure.kentucky.gov/FormServices/BSW/LicenseeApplication
Licensed at the Master’s level for a minimum of two (2) years of full time post-master’s experience, consisting of at least thirty (30) hours per week, or (3) years of part-time, consisting of at least twenty (20) hours per week.
Supervised Experience Documentation form completed by each supervisor that you received supervision from while licensed in the other state(s). If you have been licensed in Kentucky as a CSW then you do not need to submit your Official Transcript conferring your Master’s Degree in Social Work.