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Board of Licensed Social Workers
The mission of the Board of Licensed Social Workers is to protect the citizens of Oregon through the licensing and regulation of Social Workers.
Important Information
New Laws and Rules
Online Renewals
If your LCSW or CSWA Renewal Date is on or after April 30th, 2011, you can now renew online, and pay using a Credit Card (VISA or Mastercard), Debit Card, or Electronic Check. Click on the link below to be taken to our secure site:
Did You Know?
Office Closure
Furlough Closures
The next agency furlough day is March 23, 2012. To view the full list of closed agencies click here
Online Renewals Now Available!
Online renewals are available for LCSWs, CSWAs, LMSWs, and RBSWs. For more information, click here. To begin the online renewal process, click here.
New Late Fee for LCSWs
Effective January 1, 2011, the late fee for LCSW renewals is $200. This fee will be applied if a renewal is is postmarked after the renewal date (the last day of your birth month) and before the expiration date (30 days after the last day of your birth month). Renewals postmarked after the expiration date will not be renewed.
Mandatory Licensure for Clinical Social Work
As of January 1, 2011, individuals may not practice clinical social work unless the person is licensed or certified by the Board, with few exceptions.
Title Protection Act
As of January 1, 2011, new Laws and Statutes require anyone using the title "Social Worker" be licensed or certified with the Board of Licensed Social Workers.