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Renewals and Status Changes

Renewal Information

Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 877-001-0025 requires you to renew your Oregon social work license. LCSW, LMSW, and RBS license holders must renew their license every two-years and CSWA certificate holders must renew their license every year. 


Important Reminders

  • You are required to submit your renewal by the last day of your birth month (OAR 877-001-0025(3)).  
  • You may complete your renewals up to 45 days before your renewal date. 
  • Non-waivable, non-refundable late fees will be applied to your renewal the first day after your renewal date (ORS 675.571(5)). 
  • For LCSW, LMSW, and RBSW licensees, continuing education may be completed any time during your two year renewal period and uploaded to your Continuing Education tab of your licensee portal. 
    Example: If your renewal date is 02/28/2026, that means you can submit continuing education completed any time during your 2026 renewal period: 03/01/2024-02/28/2026. 
    • All licensees that require continuing education to renew, may begin entering their continuing education the first day after their renewal date. 
  • For private practitioners, confirm your Custodian of Record the time of your renewal to ensure it is accurate and up-to-date. 

Renewal Fees by License Type

*All late fees are non-waivable and non-refundable (ORS 675.571(5)). All Oregon BLSW fees can be found listed in OAR 877-001-0020. 



Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA)




Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(LCSW) 


Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)




Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker 
(RBSW)



Step-by-Step Renewal Guide

Please be aware that these instructions were created as a guide, and may not encompass all required steps to complete your renewal. Always make sure to leave yourself time before your renewal date to complete all required renewal steps. 

Step 1: Log into the licensing portal.

Step 2: Complete continuing education section. 

  • Once logged in, click the Continuing Education tab located to the left of your dashboard screen. 
  • Enter each continuing education activity separately. You may need to start a new continuing education plan before entering your continuing education activities. 
    • Only ONE certificate can be attached per continuing education activity.
    • If a course qualifies for multiple continuing education types, it can be entered multiple times. Make sure to add the same certificate for each type of continuing education activity 

*Reminder: You can enter your CE throughout renewal period.*
For more detailed continuing education entry instructions, use the Oregon BLSW Continuing Education page. 

Step 3: Begin the renewal process.

  • After entering all continuing education complete for the two-year renewal period, click the License Renewal tab located to the left of your screen. 
    • If you have not met the minimum required continuing education, including the required ethics and cultural competency, then you will not be able to move on to this step until you do. 
  • Update all contact information. 
  • Answer all declaration questions and upload any required documentation or personal statements. 
  • Complete the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) survey. 
  • Log back into the Licensee Portal. 
  • Click on the License Renewal tab again and re-verify your personal and license information. 

Step 4: Submit and pay. 

  • After completing all sections, proceed to payment. 
  • Oregon BLSW can accept the following payment options ONLY: 
    • Visa
    • MasterCard
    • Debit Card
    • Electronic Check

Step 5: Download and print your updated official license. 

  • Once the payment is processed and the renewal is approved: 
    • An updated copy of your license will be available in the Wallet Card and Wall Certificate tab located to the left of your screen. 
  • Oregon BLSW no longer prints and sends official copies of licenses. 


My license is lapsed, now what do I do? 

Under OAR 877-001-0028(1), your license or certificate is considered lapsed if it is not renewed within 30 days from the last day of your birth month (renewal date). 

You can renew your license up to 11 months after your license lapses using the Oregon BLSW Lapsed Renewal Application (OAR 877-001-0028(2)).  

Please include the following items to submit your application: 
  • Accurate Lapsed Renewal Application
  • Pay required non-refundable, non-waivable fees in your licensee portal
  • Submit certificates of completion for all required continuing education
  • Certify you did not practice without a license while it was lapsed 
Questions? Send them to us using our Contact Us page. 


Status Change Requests

Oregon Administrative Rules 877-015-0146, 877-015-0155, 877-020-0046, 877-020-0055 and 877-020-0060 allow for all license types to request to change their status when an individual is no longer utilizing their social work license. 

Important Note: All license statuses require a licensee to renew their license. Please refer to the licensing portal or your official license for your renewal date.

Available License Statuses
This is intended to be a guide about the license statuses available with the Oregon BLSW. Some information may be missing. 

Active Status

  • Can you practice? 
    • Yes, if your Oregon social work license is on active status, you can practice in Oregon. 
  • Who qualifies? 
    • All license types that are not expired or lapsed may request to go to active status. 
  • Years licensed requirement
    • None.
  • Renewal CE requirements
    • The full CE requirement has to be met per renewal (CSWA is exempt). This includes Cultural Competency and Ethics.
  • Can you use the license title? 
    • Yes, you can use the license title. 
  • Related OARs

Semi-Retired Status (LCSW only)

  • Can you practice? 
    • Yes, however, you are limited to working a maximum of 500 hours per calendar year. 
  • Who qualifies? 
    • LCSW licenses that are on Active or Inactive status only qualify and they must meet eligibility requirements. 
  • Years licensed requirement
    • You must have held an LCSW license for 20+ years under a regulatory board before requesting this status
  • Renewal CE requirements
    • 20 CE hours total are due per renewal, including 6 Ethics and 6 Cultural Competency.
  • Can you use the license title? 
    • Yes, you can use the license title. 
  • Related OARs

Inactive Status

  • Can you practice? 
    • No, if your Oregon social work license is on inactive status, you cannot can practice in Oregon. 
  • Who qualifies? 
    • All license types that are not expired or lapsed may request to go to inactive status. 
  • Years licensed requirement
    • None.
  • Renewal CE requirements
    • No CE are required once your license status has been changed to inactive status. 
  • Can you use the license title? 
    • No, you may not use the license title.
  • Related OARs


How to submit a status change request. A guide.

The following steps are intended to be used as a guide only. Some steps or information may not be listed below. 

Step 1: Log into your Licensee Portal. 

  • Use your email address and password to log into the Oregon BLSW Licensee Portal. 

Step 2: Submit a status change request.

  • Click on the Status Change Request tab located to the left of your dashboard screen. 

Step 3: Submit required documents if requested.* 

  • Some status change requests have additional requirements to change your status; please follow the emailed instructions provided by Oregon BLSW staff to complete your status change request.

Step 4: Renew your social work license. 

  • After your status change request is processed and approved, please renew your license by your renewal date. Instructions for how to do so can be found above. 

Step 5: Download and print your updated license. 

  • Your updated license will be available in your portal under the Wallet Card and Wall Certificate tab located to the left of your dashboard screen.