up to 6 weeks for processing;*

*AZ License Applicants: FBI background

 check now taking 5-6 weeks; backlog because of schools graduation

 A SUBMITTED INITIAL LICENSE FORM  & PAID FEE  REQUIRED BEFORE BOARD CAN ACCEPT APPLICANT MATERIALS

ARIZONA LEGISLATURE APPROVES NEW FINGERPRINTING LAW FOR LICENSING THERAPISTS

The Governor has signed HB 2438 into law on 6/7/22,  

Now: Chapter Law 281

After the current legislative session, all new laws impacting state regulation will be reviewed by the Arizona Attorney General's Office before implementation.  

Specific information to follow. 

Renewing Your State License?

State law permits License Renewal  

up to 60 days - before - expiration. 

*Arizona State law requires completion of 24 Continuing Education hours before submitting a license renewal application. 

The current COVID waiver permits all these hours to be taken virtually, until the last day of 2022.

Beginning January 1, 2023, half of the 24 CE hours may still be taken online.

Per state law, the other half of required hours must be taken in-person. 

NEED HOURS?

LMT's attending any State Board meeting (virtually), can receive 3 free CE hours once a year.

Check Board website for upcoming meeting dates. (Special/Emergency meetings not included for CE credit). Provide AZ license number via email, at conclusion, for CE credit hours.