Renewal

You must submit a copy of the legal documentation of the change. (mail or fax to 410-358-2469 or attach documentation to an email and send to louise.bohle@maryland.gov). See instructions-> Name Change

Renewal Instructions

IMPORTANT. When entering Ethics obtained in the Category I or Category II, please list the units under its own heading called Ethics Category I or Ethics Category II.

Supervision Continuing Education units should be listed as Supervision Category I or Supervision Category II .

Before you begin, you will need the following:

1. Internet access. (Home, office, library)
2. Your Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners license number and your Social Security number.
3. Your continuing education certificates for the last 2 year period (11/01/22 – 10/31/24) OR, if your license was issued in 2021, since the original license date.
4. A printer, to print a copy of your application and the receipt.

Criminal History Records Check - ALL Licensees Must Complete a Criminal Background Check

There are two parts to this process:

1) Use the following link to obtain information on completing the criminal history background check, whether or not you live in or outside of Maryland. Criminal History Records Check

2) The online renewal application will have the following statement at the end of the application. By attesting to this you are agreeing to be part of the "Rap Back Service" as defined in regulations [10.42.01.02(B)(9)]. This must be completed or you will not be able to pay and submit your renewal.