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Renewal and Status Change Information

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. 
  • You may complete your renewals up to 45 days before your renewal date. 
  • If you do not renew by the last day of their birth month, then a non-refundable late fee will be applied to your renewal.
  • 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. 
  • You can begin uploading y our continuing education for your renewal period, starting the first date after your last renewal date. 
    Example: If your renewal date is 04/30/2026, then you can begin taking and entering continuing education for your next renewal date starting 05/01/2026. 


Renewal Instructions

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 .

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. 



Status Change Requests

Oregon Administrative Rules 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.


What does each status allow or require? 

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 qualify.
  • Years licensed requirement
    • None.
  • Renewal CE Requirements
    • The full CE requirement per renewal (CSWA Exempt).
  • Can you use the license title? 
    • Yes, you can use the license title. 

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 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. 
    • Can you use the license title? 
      • Yes, you can use the license title. 

Inactive Status

    • Can you practice? 
      • No, you may not practice if your Oregon social work license is on inactive status. 
    • Who qualifies? 
      • All license types qualify.
    • Years licensed requirement
      • None.
    • Renewal CE Requirements
      • None are required per renewal. 
    • Can you use the license title? 
      • No, you may not use the license title.

Status Change Instructions

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. 





Semi-Retired Status (LCSW license ONLY)

OAR 877-020-0060 allows an LCSW licensee only, to request the semi-retired status. Semi-retired status is considered an active license with reduced requirements. 


Who can request Semi-Retired status? 
  • Current LCSWs
  • Not available to applicants

Eligibility requirements: 
You must: 
  • Have been licensed as an LCSW for at least 20 years. 
  • Have had no disciplinary action in the past 15 years. 
  • Practice no more than 500 clinical hours per year. 

Continuing education requirements (after status change is approved): 
  • 20 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period
  • 6 hours must be ethics
  • 6 hours must be cultural competency

CSWA Inactive Status (Associate certificate ONLY)

Oregon laws and rules require that an individual that holds a CSWA certificate must go inactive if they are not practicing under an approved plan of supervision for an extended period. 


When is inactive status required? 

You must request inactive status if: 

  • You are not currently practicing under an approved supervision plan. 


How to request inactive status: 
  1. Log into the Licensee Portal. 
  2. Submit a request through the Status Change Request tab. 

Additional Requirements: 

After submitting your inactive status request, you must also: 

  • Submit a supervision report documenting any hours that you have completed since your last supervision report. 


Important renewal reminder for inactive CSWAs: 
  • An inactive CSWA certificate must be renewed ever year to prevent expiration. 
  • If not renewed, then you may need to reapply for a new CSWA certificate. 

 Renewal Fees