Licensure requirements can be confusing. Let us help. Below, learn more about the licensure process in Pennsylvania and discover resources that can help you on your path to licensure.

Licensure FAQs

Licensure is confusing – especially if you’re new to the process. Let us help by answering any questions you may have about licensure.

Find a Supervisor

Available to currently logged in NASW-PA members ONLY

Are you a recent graduate or limited licensed social workers looking for supervision towards your full license? We have you covered with our NASW-PA LCSW Supervision Directory. As a note: this directory is intended as a resource, not as a recommendation of services.

Licensing Exam Prep

Interested in taking a licensure exam prep course? NASW-Pennsylvaia has several resources available to social workers (and discounts if you’re a current NASW member)! 

Apply For Your License ↦

Ready to get your social work license? Click the link above to go to the Pennsylvania Department of State's website and apply for your license.

Verify a License ↦

Do you need to verify either your own or another social workers' current license status? You can do so by clicking the link above to go to the Pennsylvania Department of State's website.