Effective February 20, 2025, there are emergency rules affecting licensing requirements. If you are applying after February 20, 2025, please review the emergency rules (PDF) to see how you may be affected.
Please note, our online application does not reflect the emergency rule changes. Though you may still apply online, you will need to complete an updated paper application for the portions that have changed. Our credentialing staff will reach out to you after completing intake of your online application and indicate which parts of the updated paper application you need to complete for the new changes.
- Apply online - Psychologist
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply online - Psychologist Temporary Permit
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
Please note, if you are not seeing the Temporary Practice Permit application from the dropdown list, that means the online application is not available to you. We are not able to bypass this so you will need to complete a Temporary Practice Permit paper application.
- Apply on paper - applications and other forms
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The following PDF forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.
- Licensure by Examination Application Packet (PDF) *Please use this version if you applied prior to July 1, 2024.
- Licensure by Examination Application Packet (PDF) *Please use this version if you applied after July 1, 2024.
- Licensure by Endorsement Application Packet (PDF)
- Expired Credential Reactivation Application (PDF)
- Retired Credential Reactivation Application (PDF)
- Professional Reference Request Form (PDF) *Please use this version if you applied prior to July 1, 2024.
- Professional Reference Request Form (PDF) *Please use this version if you applied after July 1, 2024.
- Credential Verification (PDF)
- Psychologist Temporary Permit Application (PDF)
- Employment Verification Form (PDF)
If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to take the exams, download and complete these forms and return with your application.
- Renewal requirements
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Psychologists must renew their license every year on or before their birthday. They're required to submit the appropriate fee and renewal card.
Fee Schedule
- See fee information below
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- Application - $206*
- Active renewal - $226*
- Active renewal late penalty - $105
- Renewal retired active - $121*
- Retired active renewal late penalty - $55
- Expired license reissuance - $155
- Duplicate license - $10
- Verification of license - $25
- Amendment of certificate of qualification - $35
* Includes the fee to access the University of Washington (UW) HEAL-WA website.
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
Process for Approving/Denying Applications
The board reviews applications for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete and complies with requirements in chapter 18.83 RCW and chapter 246-924 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. We will formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.