Thank you for your interest in Georgia licensure for social workers. In Georgia, a social worker can apply for licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). A copy of the rules (Chapter 135, Requirements for Licensure Chapter 135.5-.03 of the Rules - LMSW and Chapter 135.5-.04 of the Rules - LCSW will assist you in determining the right license for your situation. You can obtain a copy for a nominal fee by calling or writing the Composite Board or free of charge by going online to their web site. The following are the ways to contact the Board:

Composite Board-Social Work
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon GA 31217-3858
Phone # (478) 207-2440
www.sos.state.ga.us

Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists

Links

Georgia Composite Board - Social Work:
www.sos.state.ga.us

general information for social workers
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/counselors/default.htm
candidate information bulletin
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/acrobat/examboards/Counselors/LPC/cib_licensure_exam.pdf
download forms
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/counselors/download_forms.htm
application for licensure - general instructions
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/acrobat/examboards/Counselors/APC/licensure_general_instruct.pdf
fee schedule
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/acrobat/examboards/counselors/fee_schedule_2002.pdf

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB):
http://www.aswb.org

ASWB exam information
http://www.aswb.org/exam_info.shtml
ASWB licensing requirements
http://www.aswb.org/lic_req.shtml
ASWB exam registration
http://www.aswb.org/exam_reg.shtml
ASWB candidate handbook
http://www.aswb.org/pdfs/handbook.pdf

*ASWB will only register candidates to take one of the Association examinations who have applied to a member board for social work licensure, submitted themselves to the legal jurisdiction of the member board, and have been approved to take a specific category of examination by such member board. Therefore, for both the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) processes, applicants must begin by submitting all necessary forms and materials to the Composite Board. The Composite Board will then advise ASWB of the names of the applicants who are approved t take the exam. Scores are sent directly to the Composite Board and applications will be approved for licensure once all requirements have been met.