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General Information

Visit our Portal page for information on the Application Portal, including troubleshooting guidance.

Licenses Offered

Education Qualifications

Psychologist- a degree in psychology from an accredited doctoral program. See OAR 858-010-0010.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ for applicants.

When to Apply 

As you approach graduation, but not more than six months prior, you may begin to submit documents and references to the Board. Any documents that arrive prior to your application, including the background check, will be held for up to six months.  For those who will be completing a residency (post-degree supervised experience) in Oregon: You must submit a proposed resident supervision contract along with your application materials and wait for written Board approval of both before rendering any psychological services or using the title “psychologist resident.” Practicing psychology without a Board-approved contract will result in your work completed not counting towards the post-doctoral supervised work experience required for licensure, and could also subject you and your supervisor to sanction for unlicensed practice. After submitting your application, please log into the Applicant Portal regularly to check the status of your application documents/forms. All application forms, fees and background check information must be submitted to the Board before application is considered complete. Documents and forms are not reviewed until after an application is complete, please allow 2-4 weeks.

Residency

  • All psychologist candidates for licensure must complete (or have previously completed) the supervised clinical work experience requirements for licensure.  Generally, this means at least one year (not less than 12 months) of qualifying post-doctoral supervised work experience including at least 1,500 hours of psychological services under the supervision of a psychologist. *The post-doc requirement does not apply to "Endorsement >=15 years" applicants.
  • More information: Residency

Application Methods

  • Standard Application- for applicants who have never been licensed as a psychologist in another jurisdiction or who hold an inactive license in another jurisdiction.  Apply online via the Applicant Portal.
  • Licensure by Endorsement- for applicants who currently hold an active license as a psychologist based on a doctoral degree in another state and in good standing.  Apply online via the Applicant Portal.
    • Endorsement Application (<15 years)- for applicants who have maintained an active psychologist license for less than 15 years.
    • Endorsement Application (15+years)- for applicants who have maintained an active psychologist license for 15 years or more.  Some requirements are waived.
  • Servicemember Portability- for United States servicemembers and spouses or domestic partners of servicemembers who relocate their residence to Oregon because of military orders for military service in Oregon.  Please contact us for application materials.
  • Those with current or former licenses in other states, please note:
    • Alabama and Illinois will no longer transfer files.
    • Arizona, Indiana, Maine, and Ohio will no longer complete licensure verification forms.
    • Colorado and Virginia will no longer transfer files or complete licensure verification forms.
    • California will not transfer transcripts or EPPP scores.

Application Forms

Find additional forms here. Be sure you have the most current version, as forms are updated periodically. Revision dates are noted on the forms. 

Application Checklists

You may download these fillable checklists as a useful resource:

Fingerprinting 

A fingerprint-based criminal records check is required for all licensure applicants (including reapplications).  Do not complete your fingerprints more than 90 days prior to submitting your application.

 If you have already submitted your application and have questions regarding fingerprinting, please contact us.

Application Fee

$373 (non-refundable). This includes the background check fee ($48) and is required to be paid with submission of the online application.

Method of Payment

Pay online with card. Cash, checks, or outside e-payments are not accepted. No refunds.

Degrees Outside of the U.S. or Canada

Working in Oregon before Licensed

To provide psychological services in Oregon prior to being licensed, a person must be:  

    1. an approved applicant in a Board-approved residency contract; or,
    2. working in an exempt setting (see ORS 675.090); or, 
    3. if licensed in another state, must be granted a limited permit.

Statutes (Laws) and Administrative Rules

Your legal rights and responsibilities are contained in these documents. Please review the licensure laws and rules carefully prior to completing and submitting your application.

Primary Source Verification

The Oregon Board of Psychology conducts primary source verification of applicants' education, examination, training, and other jurisdictional licenses, registrations, or certifications (if applicable).  Acceptable sources include documents sent directly from the educational institution, supervisor, approved examining organization (ASPPB), or other state licensing/credentialing authority.

Current Applicants

  • View status and verify documents received through the Applicant Portal.
  • Find all applicant forms on the Forms page.
  • Forms must be either mailed or emailed to the Board:
  • Questions? Please email or call 503-378-4154.