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Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Limited License Psychologist.
Applying for a New License
Requirements
General Requirements
Licensure Requirements
The following criteria must be met to become a limited license psychologist in Florida:
- The applicant was licensed to practice psychology in any jurisdiction in the United States for at least 10 years.
- The applicant is retired or will retire from the active practice of psychology within six (6) months of the date of the application.
The limited licensee can only practice in the employ of public agencies or institutions or nonprofit agencies or institutions which meet the requirements of s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and which provide professional liability coverage for acts or omissions of the limited licensee. Limited licensees may provide services only to the indigent, underserved, or critical need populations within the state.
Applicants with Health History
If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board office:
A letter from a Licensed Health Care Practitioner, who is qualified by skill and training to address the condition identified, which explains the impact the condition may have on the ability to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety. The letter must specify that the applicant is safe to practice the profession without restrictions or specifically indicate the restrictions that are necessary. Documentation provided must be dated within one year of the application date.
A written self-explanation, identifying the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s); and current status.
Applicants with Discipline History
Disciplinary History documentation must include: Board orders, disciplinary reports, court documents, arrest records, sentencing information, final disposition(s), restitution records, completion of probation, employment records and/or employment verifications, employer and/or colleague recommendation letters, etc.
Applicants with Criminal History
Criminal History documentation must include for each offense: court and arrest records, sentencing information, final disposition(s), restitution records, proof of completion of probation and all other sanctions. If the records are no longer available, must have certification of their unavailability from the applicable clerk of courts office.
Health Care Fraud; Disqualification for License, Certificate, or Registration
Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant:
- Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under Chapter 409, F.S., (relating to social and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S., (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S., (relating to drug abuse prevention and control) or a similar felony offense(s) in another state or jurisdiction unless the candidate or applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or the charges have been dismissed. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination, certification, or registration, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended:
- For the felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
- For the felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
- For the felonies of the third degree under section 893.13(6)(a), F.S., more than five years from the date of the plea, sentence and completion of any subsequent probation;
- Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid issues), unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the date of the application;
- Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to section 409.913, F.S., unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent five years;
- Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state or Federal Government, from any other state Medicaid program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent five years and the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application;
- Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Process
How to Apply for Licensure
Submit a completed application, fees and all required supporting documents to:
For Applications and Fees (Regular Mail)
Department of Health
Board of Psychology
P.O. Box 6330
Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6330
Without Fees (Regular Mail)
Department of Health
Board of Psychology
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-05
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255
The application package contains additional information regarding the application, the fees, other required documentation, and special testing accommodations due to ADA or religious conflict issues and examination information.
Application Deadlines
Section 120.60, Florida Statutes, states an agency is allowed 30 days from receipt of the application and fee to review an application and notify the applicant in writing of any deficiencies. If notification of application status has not been received within 40 days of the Department’s receipt of the application, you may contact the board’s administrative office. It is recommended that all applicants submit applications and documentation as far in advance of deadlines as possible. Every application for a license shall be approved or denied within 90 days after receipt of a completed application. To ensure that your application is reviewed at the next available board meeting, it must be complete 30 days prior to that board meeting.
Fees
Make cashier’s check or money order payable to the DOH/Board of Psychology
Non-Remunerated: Volunteer who is not paid for services.
Requires Fee Waiver Affidavit
| TOTAL FEE: | $5.00 |
Remunerated: Paid employee
| TOTAL FEE: | $30.00 |
Statutes and Rules
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View
Florida Statutes
Chapter 490: Psychology
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act
Florida Administrative Codes
Rules: Chapter 64B19, Florida Administrative Code
Processing Times
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days at which we are currently processing.
Apply Online / Return to Login
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
Renew Your License
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Psychologist.
Requirements
Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on May 31, 2026.
To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the department, your current mailing address must be on file. Failure to renew an active or inactive license by the expiration date will result in the license being placed in delinquent status. Failure by a delinquent licensee to renew before the expiration of the current licensure cycle renders the license null and void without any further action by the board or the department.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate the competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
Licensees requesting to reactivate their license from inactive or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at info@floridaspsychology.gov to request your reactivation requirements.
If you are reactivating your license, please refer to the Laws & Rules governing your practice for additional requirements.
The department will renew your license upon receipt of:
- Completed renewal application
- Required fees
Process
Renewal Process
- Renewal Instructions:
- Go to flhealthsource.gov and click the ”Renew A License” button.
- Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button.
- Confirm or update your MQA Services Account email address, then click the “Continue” button.
- You are now in the Dashboard. During renewals, a “Renew My License” option will populate no later than 90 days prior to your license expiration date. (Note: If you do not see the “Renew My License” option, please check back at a later time.)
*** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the ”Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your account.***
Additional Information:
- You may renew online if you have a credit or debit card to complete the transaction. Please note that you can now renew online, print a copy of your application summary and mail it with your cashier’s check or money order to:
Division of Medical Quality Assurance
P.O. Box 6320
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6320 - If you are renewing your license after the expiration date and your status still indicates Clear/Active or Clear/Inactive, you will be assessed a delinquency fee. The delinquency fee will be in addition to your renewal fees.
- If your license is Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive you may still renew prior to the renewal deadline. The following actions must be taken prior to renewing your license:
- Prior to renewing your license, you must report your continuing education (CE) hours to the Department of Health’s tracking system.
- To renew a delinquent license, you will need to report your CE hours for your current cycle, as well as your previous cycle.
- If you did not complete CE courses in your last renewal cycle, you may complete them now and report them to the CE tracking system.
- To report course completion, log onto your MQA Online Account. From your dashboard, go to “Additional Activities” and select Report CE/CME.
Please note, when renewing your license, a delinquent fee will be assessed in addition to all applicable renewal fees.
- If your license was Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive before the renewal deadline, it will be moved to Null and Void status after the renewal deadline. You should contact your board office for further instruction.
- The process of renewing a license in the mail may take 7-10 business days. Initiating contact to confirm the receipt of fees or the status of your license prior to this time will not expedite the renewal process. Beginning July 1, 2023, licensees will be able to retrieve renewed licenses, at no cost, by logging into the MQA Online Services Portal. The PDF version of the license will be available under the “Licensure Documents” menu on the licensee’s personal dashboard. Should you need a duplicate license prior to July 1st, please reach out to the MQA Customer Contact Center at 850-488-0595 for assistance.
- A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate the competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
- If you are reactivating your license, please refer to the laws and rules governing your practice for additional requirements.
- Note: Do not submit certificates of completion of continuing education hours to the Florida Board of Psychology. Please report continuing education credits to the Department of Health through our CE tracking system at www.cebroker.com
Name Change
If you are renewing online and need to change your name, please follow these instructions prior to renewing your license:
Name changes require legal documentation showing the name change. Please log into your MQA Online Services Portal account to submit your request and enter your full name as it appears on your legal documentation. If you are submitting your request online, please attach/upload supporting documents, which must be one of the following:
- A copy of a state issued marriage license that includes the original signature and seal from the clerk of the court
- A divorce decree showing the name change
- A court order showing the name change (Adoption, legal name change, federal identity change)
- A copy of a certificate of naturalization or H1B Employment Visa (Note: Foreign applicants and/or licensees may not have state issued documents)
Any one of these will be accepted unless the department has a question about the authenticity of the document.
NOTE: Please allow 5-7 business days for your request to be processed. If you are requesting a name change outside of renewal and wish to receive a new license reflecting the name change, as of July 1, 2023, you will be able to retrieve, at no cost, by logging into the MQA Online Services Portal. The PDF version of the license will be available under the “Licensure Documents” menu on the licensee’s personal dashboard. Should you need a duplicate license prior to July 1st, please reach out to the MQA Customer Contact Center at 850-488-0595 for assistance.
Fees
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health.
If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be:
| Active to Active | $30.00 |
| Inactive to Inactive | $30.00 |
| Active to Inactive | $55.00 |
| Inactive to Active | $105.00 |
| Active to Retired | $55.00 |
| Inactive to Retired | $55.00 |
If renewing AFTER your license expires, your fees will be:
| Active to Active | $55.00 |
| Inactive to Inactive | $55.00 |
| Active to Inactive | $80.00 |
| Inactive to Active | $130.00 |
| Active to Retired | $105.00 |
| Inactive to Retired | $105.00 |
If renewing 120 day Notified Delinquent, your fees will be:
| Active to Active | $85.00 |
| Inactive to Inactive | $85.00 |
| Active to Inactive | $110.00 |
| Inactive to Active | $160.00 |
| Active to Retired | $110.00 |
| Inactive to Retired | $110.00 |
Delinquent Licenses become Null & Void1 on June 1, 2026.
By submitting the appropriate renewal fees to the department, a licensee acknowledges compliance with all requirements for renewal, including continuing education.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
1Null & Void -The licensed practitioner failed to renew their licensure status for two renewal cycles, resulting in their license expiring.
Continuing Education
The information provided is an overview only and licensees are encouraged to become familiar with the profession’s continuing education rule, Chapter 64B19-13, Florida Administrative Code, to ensure that they meet the Board’s specific requirements for renewal.
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please visit CE Broker.
| REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA | REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS | IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
| General Hours | 35 | |
| Medical Errors | 2 | |
| Ethics and Florida Law | 3 | |
| Domestic Violence | 2 | Due every third biennium beginning July 2006 and is included in the 40 hours required |
Three (3) of the forty (40) hours must be on professional ethics and Florida Statutes and rules affecting the practice of psychology. Of those three hours, at least one hour shall be on professional ethics, and at least one hour shall be on Florida laws and rules relevant to the practice of psychology and shall include Chapters 456 and 490, F.S. and Rule Title 64B19, F.A.C.
First Biennium Renewal: Limited License Psychologists initially licensed within the biennium are NOT exempt from continuing education.
Instructions on locating Approved Medical Errors Courses and Providers
A two hour Medical Errors course is required for each renewal. All Medical Errors Courses must be approved by the Board of Psychology.
You will find a list of approved medical errors courses for psychology through the Department’s contracted continuing education system provider, CEBroker, by following these steps:
- Enter the following web address in your Internet Browser: www.cebroker.com.
- Select “Course Search”.
- Select “Florida Department of Health”.
- Choose the profession “Psychologists”.
- Choose “Self-Study” or “Live”.
- The next page will allow you to narrow down to the subject “Medical Errors”.
- Once you have your criteria in and click on the search button, the system will produce a -list of approved courses.
*If you need assistance logging into CEBroker, please call-1-877-434-6323
Board Rule Approved Providers
- American Psychological Association
- Completion of approved Graduate level courses – no more than 10 hours per semester
- Courses approved by any Board within MQA that enhances psychological skills and/or knowledge
Other Methods of Obtaining Continuing Education per Biennium
- Presenting or moderating a continuing education course sponsored by a Board approved provider
- Full attendance at a workshop/seminar approved by the APA or any affiliates
- Attendance at a state, regional or national psychology convention or conference
- Attainment of Diplomate status in a specialty area from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- Attendance at a Board meeting
- Serving as a volunteer expert witness
- Home Study courses approved by the APA or its affiliates – not applicable to Medical Errors unless specifically approved by the Florida Board
The information provided is an overview only and licensees are encouraged to become familiar with the profession’s continuing education rule, Chapter 64B19-13, Florida Administrative Code, to ensure that they meet the Board’s specific requirements for renewal.
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please visit CE Broker.
| REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA | REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS | IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
| General Hours | 35 | |
| Medical Errors | 2 | |
| Ethics and Florida Law | 3 | |
| Domestic Violence | 2 | Due every third biennium beginning July 2006 and is included in the 40 hours required |
Three (3) of the forty (40) hours must be on professional ethics and Florida Statutes and rules affecting the practice of psychology. Of those three hours, at least one hour shall be on professional ethics, and at least one hour shall be on Florida laws and rules relevant to the practice of psychology and shall include Chapters 456 and 490, F.S. and Rule Title 64B19, F.A.C.
First Biennium Renewal: Limited License Psychologists initially licensed within the biennium are NOT exempt from continuing education.
Instructions on locating Approved Medical Errors Courses and Providers
A two hour Medical Errors course is required for each renewal. All Medical Errors Courses must be approved by the Board of Psychology.
You will find a list of approved medical errors courses for psychology through the Department’s contracted continuing education system provider, CEBroker, by following these steps:
- Enter the following web address in your Internet Browser: www.cebroker.com.
- Select “Course Search”.
- Select “Florida Department of Health”.
- Choose the profession “Psychologists”.
- Choose “Self-Study” or “Live”.
- The next page will allow you to narrow down to the subject “Medical Errors”.
- Once you have your criteria in and click on the search button, the system will produce a -list of approved courses.
*If you need assistance logging into CEBroker, please call-1-877-434-6323
Board Rule Approved Providers
- American Psychological Association
- Completion of approved Graduate level courses – no more than 10 hours per semester
- Courses approved by any Board within MQA that enhances psychological skills and/or knowledge
Other Methods of Obtaining Continuing Education per Biennium
- Presenting or moderating a continuing education course sponsored by a Board approved provider
- Full attendance at a workshop/seminar approved by the APA or any affiliates
- Attendance at a state, regional or national psychology convention or conference
- Attainment of Diplomate status in a specialty area from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- Attendance at a Board meeting
- Serving as a volunteer expert witness
- Home Study courses approved by the APA or its affiliates – not applicable to Medical Errors unless specifically approved by the Florida Board
The information provided is an overview only and licensees are encouraged to become familiar with the profession’s continuing education rule, Chapter 64B19-13, Florida Administrative Code, to ensure that they meet the Board’s specific requirements for renewal.
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please visit CE Broker.
| REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA | REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS | IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
| General Hours | 35 | |
| Medical Errors | 2 | |
| Ethics and Florida Law | 3 | |
| Domestic Violence | 2 | Due every third biennium beginning July 2006 and is included in the 40 hours required |
Three (3) of the forty (40) hours must be on professional ethics and Florida Statutes and rules affecting the practice of psychology. Of those three hours, at least one hour shall be on professional ethics, and at least one hour shall be on Florida laws and rules relevant to the practice of psychology and shall include Chapters 456 and 490, F.S. and Rule Title 64B19, F.A.C.
First Biennium Renewal: Limited License Psychologists initially licensed within the biennium are NOT exempt from continuing education.
Instructions on locating Approved Medical Errors Courses and Providers
A two hour Medical Errors course is required for each renewal. All Medical Errors Courses must be approved by the Board of Psychology.
You will find a list of approved medical errors courses for psychology through the Department’s contracted continuing education system provider, CEBroker, by following these steps:
- Enter the following web address in your Internet Browser: www.cebroker.com.
- Select “Course Search”.
- Select “Florida Department of Health”.
- Choose the profession “Psychologists”.
- Choose “Self-Study” or “Live”.
- The next page will allow you to narrow down to the subject “Medical Errors”.
- Once you have your criteria in and click on the search button, the system will produce a -list of approved courses.
*If you need assistance logging into CEBroker, please call-1-877-434-6323
Board Rule Approved Providers
- American Psychological Association
- Completion of approved Graduate level courses – no more than 10 hours per semester
- Courses approved by any Board within MQA that enhances psychological skills and/or knowledge
Other Methods of Obtaining Continuing Education per Biennium
- Presenting or moderating a continuing education course sponsored by a Board approved provider
- Full attendance at a workshop/seminar approved by the APA or any affiliates
- Attendance at a state, regional or national psychology convention or conference
- Attainment of Diplomate status in a specialty area from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- Attendance at a Board meeting
- Serving as a volunteer expert witness
- Home Study courses approved by the APA or its affiliates – not applicable to Medical Errors unless specifically approved by the Florida Board
Statutes and Rules
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View
Florida Statutes
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 490: Psychology
Florida Administrative Codes
Rules: Chapter 64B19, Florida Administrative Code
Rules: Chapter 64B: Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Administrative Code
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