- Any judgment or order for family support; OR
- Verification of licensure or examination status by a licensing or examination entity which utilizes a national examination, and where licensure is reciprocal with the requesting state.
- The Department of Consumer Affairs works with the Department of Child Support Services, as well as other appropriate agencies, to administer the State Licensing Match System Program.
- This program prohibits the issuance and renewal of a permanent professional license to individuals who are delinquent in their court-ordered child support payments.
- In place of the permanent license, a 150-day temporary license or registration may be issued.
- The Department of Tax and Fee Administration, and the Franchise Tax Board may share taxpayer information with the Board.
- Potential License Denial or Suspension for Failure to Pay Taxes
License Status Information
- Submit a completed renewal form (unless renewing online) with appropriate fee; and
- Complete the required hours of continuing education (licensees only).
- Provide psychotherapy, unless working in an exempt setting;
- Supervise or sign-off experience; or
- Collect payment from a client, insurer, or other third-party, for services performed while the license or registration is delinquent.
- Provide psychotherapy, unless working in an exempt setting;
- Supervise or sign-off experience; or
- Collect payment from a client, insurer, or other third-party, for services performed while the license or registration is delinquent.
To obtain an inactive license, a licensees must:
- Submit a complete renewal application;
- Mark the "Inactive Renewal" box; and
- Submit the inactive renewal fee.
An inactive license must be renewed biannually. There is no penalty for having an inactive status. Licensees may renew with an inactive status indefinitely, and no CE is required to renew. Inactive licensees may reactivate at any time by submitting an Inactive to Active License Status Change application, completing the CE required at the time of reactivation, and paying the remainder of the renewal fee.
- Provide psychotherapy, unless working in an exempt setting;
- Supervise or sign-off experience; or
- Collect payment from a client, insurer, or other third-party, for services performed while the license or registration is delinquent.
To obtain a retired license, a licensee must:
- Meet all outstanding requirements for renewal; and
- Submit a Retired License Application.
A retired license never has to be renewed. A licensee approved for retired status may only return to active status for up to three (3) years. To return to active status, a retired licensee must complete CE, obtain fingerprint clearance, and submit a Retired to Active License Status Change application and fee. A licensee retired for three (3) years or longer is not eligible for reactivation. To become licensed again, individuals must reapply for a new license, meet all current requirements, and pass the licensing examinations.
A license that is not renewed within three (3) years after its expiration date will be cancelled. To be licensed again, individuals must reapply for a new license, meet all current requirements, and pass the licensing examinations.
A registration will cancelled after six years from the date of its original issuance and cannot be renewed.
Address and Name Changes
- Change Email or Address of Record Online (updates instantly)
- Manual Address Change (4 to 6-week processing time) Replacement License/Registration
- One of the following additional legal documents as proof of name change: certified court order, marriage certificate, or dissolution of marriage (divorce). AND
- A current government issued photographic identification: driver license, alien registration, passport, etc.
Apply for a Name Change - Please allow a minimum of 30 business days for processing.
- Name Change - ONLINE in your BreEZe account You will be required to attach EACH required document in the online application.
- Notification of Name Change – Mailed in Paper Application (please allow additional time for processing due to mailing).
Name and Gender Change Notification and Request for Confidentiality (SB 372, 2023)
Effective January 1, 2024, under Business and Professions Code section 27.5, licensees may notify the licensing board or bureau within the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) of a name and/or gender change and request confidentiality of the previous name or gender information, when meeting certain specified requirements. For more information and to make a request, click here.
Questions
For name change process questions, click here to Message the Board and select Name Change in the Reasons drop-down menu.
Replacement License
Licensees may request a replacement license, or duplicate certificate, for a $20 fee.
- Request Replacement License Online (allow two weeks for delivery)
- Manual Request for Replacement License/Registration (4 to 6-week processing time)
- Statutes & Regulations
- Therapy Never Includes Sexual Behavior
- Choosing a Mental Health Professional
- Advertising Guidelines
- Disciplinary Guidelines
