The 2026 License Renewal Portal is Open!
Renewal Webpage
Are there any new requirements for renewal?
- Yes, all health occupations license holders must attest to a one-time only completion of a Structural Racism course
- This is new addition to the prior Implicit Bias requirement per HB 782
- For more information and training resources, click this link to the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (MHHD): MHHD Implicit Bias & Structural Racism for Health Professionals
- When you complete your online renewal application, you will check the box at the end of the application to attest to the one-time completion of the new Structural Racism and the prior Implicit Bias.
Please understand that this is a busy time of the year for Board staff. Please be patience and avoid leaving the same email or voice mail to multiple staff members. This slows down response times. And please READ the Renewal webpage. You could find the answer to your question there. Thank you.
ASWB Exam Changes 2026
The Social Work Licensing Exams are changing on Monday, August 3, 2026. During the transition to the new exams, testing center appointments may be limited. Please click on this link for more information:
ASWB's Candidate Services Center is prepared to support candidates as they navigate this transition. Please reach out to ASWB not the Board for assistance with exam scheduling.
ASWB Candidate Services
Need to Apply to take the Exam:
Start here: Licensing Webpage
Applications are online: New License Online Portal
