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Illinois Social Work Licensing Procedures 

The next deadline for licensure renewal is November 30, 2009

Eligible persons are required to first successfully pass the LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) test administered by the ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) prior to filing a license application with IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation).  This procedure is designed to streamline the application process and reduce the backlog of incomplete applications pending. 

If you know you're eligible for licensure: 

  • Contact the ASWB Candidate Registration Center at 888-579-3926 to schedule your examination and/or receive a testing handbook.  Remember, the State of Illinois uses the Clinical examination for the LCSW license, and the Masters examination for the LSW license.
  • If you're not sure if you're eligible or have questions about licensing procedures, contact the IDFPR Technical Assistance Unit at 217-782-8556.
  • To view the IDFPR Social Worker Act and Social Worker Rules, click here.

Fact Sheet

Contact the NASW, Illinois Chapter office for an the updated fact sheet, or click on this hyperlink (then save or print the web page) "Social Work Licensing in Illinois." Use the back arrow to return to this page.

Continuing Education Requirements

See Continuing Education Requirements fact sheet.

Licensing Examinations

See ASWB (American Association of State Work Boards) for State Examining and Licensing Boards (directory)

LSW/LCSW Review Course 

Visit our Review Course page for a roster of upcoming dates and locations. Click Here