Psychologist

License by Examination

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Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all other licensure criteria, has been met. For more information on background screening, visit MQA's Background Screening website.

Requirements

General Requirements

Licensure Methods and Requirements

Examination

This method means the educational and supervised experience requirements for licensure are complete at the time of application. The national Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and the Florida Laws and Rules examination must be taken and passed prior to licensure.

Examination with Waiver

This method means the educational, supervised experience and EPPP examination requirements for licensure are complete at the time of application. The EPPP must have been passed with a score acceptable to Florida. The Florida Laws and Rules examination must be taken and passed prior to licensure.

Bifurcation/Examination

This method means the educational requirement for licensure has been completed, but the post-doctoral supervised experience will not be complete at the time of application. Applicants under this method are able to proceed with sitting for the required examinations while completing the experience requirement. Verification of the post-doctoral supervised experience and passage of the EPPP and Florida Laws and Rules examinations will be required prior to licensure.

Bifurcation/Examination with Waiver

This method means the educational and EPPP examination requirements have been completed, but the post-doctoral supervised experience will not be completed at the time of application. The EPPP must have been passed with a score acceptable to Florida. Applicants under this method are able to proceed with sitting for the Florida Laws and Rules examination while completing the experience requirement.

Verification of the post-doctoral supervised experience and passage of the Florida Laws and Rules examination will be required prior to licensure.

Application for licensure by examination requires the following:

EDUCATION

U.S. Trained Applicants: Submission of your official doctoral level (Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D) transcript in psychology as proof of graduation from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). A list of accredited programs is available on the APA’s website at https://www.accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs. Please reference Sections 490.003 and 490.005, Florida Statutes, for further information. Currently, the APA is the only “programmatic” accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education for doctoral level psychology programs.

EXPERIENCE

A total of 4000 hours of supervised experience. The Board accepts the doctoral level psychology internship in satisfaction of the first 2000 hours of the required experience. Applicants must complete the remaining 2000 hours as post-doctoral supervised experience according to the requirements of Rule 64B19-11.005, Florida Administrative Code. Bifurcation/Examination applicants may sit for the required examinations while completing any outstanding hours of the required post-doctoral supervised experience.

EXAMINATIONS

A passing score on the State of Florida’s psychology laws and rules examination is required along with passage of the EPPP administered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). Please reference Rule 64B19-11.001, Florida Administrative Code, for further information. Applicants who have previously passed the EPPP with a score acceptable to Florida may apply under the Examination with Waiver application method. The waiver concept may also be applied to Bifurcation/Examination applicants who meet these criteria.

Official Transcripts: Please note that official doctoral level transcripts may be submitted to the Board in password-protected electronic formats via e-mail to mqa.psychology@flhealth.gov. Transcripts must be received from one of the following entities: the degree granting institution, National Student Clearinghouse, Association of State & Provincial Psychology Board’s Mobility Program, or, the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

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

Application Fee	$200.00 (non-refundable)
Initial Licensure Fee	$100.00
Unlicensed Activity Fee	$5.00
TOTAL FEE:	$305.00

Statutes and Rules

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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

License by Examination – Foreign Educated

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Requirements

General Requirements

Licensure Methods and Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants who received their education outside of the United States are required to submit the items below along with the Florida psychologist licensure application. You may refer to Rule 64B19-11.0035, F.A.C. for details.

Credentials Evaluation Report: A report on the equivalency of the applicant’s International Education in psychology, prepared by a credentials evaluation service. The report should provide 1) proof of degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in psychology) from an institution officially recognized by the government of the country in which it is located as an institution to train students to practice professional psychology, and 2) the pre-doctoral internship equivalence. You may refer to the application packet instructions for a listing of organizations which perform credentials evaluations.
Letter of American Psychological Association (APA) Comparability: An original, signed letter on official letterhead sent directly to the Board from the director or former director of a doctoral psychology program, within an educational institution, holding accreditation by the APA at the time of her or his directorship. The letter shall state that the applicant’s program is equivalent to a psychology program accredited by APA and enumerate the exact documents that were reviewed in determining comparability.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Additionally, applicants must submit proof of completion of 2000 hours of post-doctoral supervised experience under a licensed psychologist. The supervision must have fulfilled the requirements outlined in Rule 64B19-11.005, Florida Administrative Code. The post-doctoral supervisor must complete the Florida Board’s post-doctoral verification form to document satisfaction of this requirement.

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 written self-explanation, identifying the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s); and current status.

Applicants with Discipline History

Applicants with Criminal History

Health Care Fraud; Disqualification for License, Certificate, or Registration

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

Fees

Make cashier’s check or money order payable to the DOH/Board of Psychology

Application Fee	$200.00 (non-refundable)
Initial Licensure Fee	$100.00
Unlicensed Activity Fee	$5.00
TOTAL FEE:	$305.00

Statutes and Rules

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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

License by MOBILE Endorsement

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Requirements

To be licensed as a Psychologist in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida Statutes:

Must hold an active, unencumbered license issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States in a profession with a similar scope of practice, determined by the board or the department, as applicable.
Must have obtained a passing score on a national licensure examination or hold a national certification recognized by the board;

An applicant for a profession that does not require a national examination or national certification is eligible for licensure if the applicable board, or the department if there is no board, determines that the jurisdiction in which the applicant currently holds an active, unencumbered license meets established minimum education requirements and, if applicable, examination, work experience, and clinical supervision requirements are substantially similar to the requirements for licensure in that profession in this state.

Must have actively practiced the profession for at least two years during the four-year period immediately preceding the date of submission of this application.
Must not have ever been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, unless the applicant successfully appealed to have the report removed or if the reported adverse action was a result of conduct that would not constitute a violation of any Florida law or rule.
Must not be the subject of a disciplinary proceeding in a jurisdiction in which he or she holds a license or by the United States Department of Defense for reason related to the practice of the profession for which the applicant is applying.
Must not have had disciplinary action taken in the five years immediately preceding the date of submission of the application.

Refer to section 456.0145(2)(c), Florida Statutes, for licensure ineligibility criteria.

Process

Applicants must complete the following steps:

Contact the state board(s) in which a license has been held to request License Verification be sent to Florida. If the state has an online verification including disciplinary actions, we will accept the online verification.
Request one of the following be submitted to the Florida Board to comply with the requirements of Section 456.0145(2)(a)3.a., Florida Statutes.
- EPPP Score Transfer
  - Contact the Association of State & Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) to request the transfer of your score to the Florida Board.
  - Minimum passing score required on the EPPP:
    1. Exam completed prior to the October 2000 examination:
      70% correct of the items scored on the examination
    2. Exam completed in October 2000 or thereafter:
      Scaled score of 500
- American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Specialty Certification
  - Contact the ABPP at 919-537-8031 or via email to office@abpp.org to request an official verification be provided to the Florida Board. The listing of acceptable ABPP specialty certification types are listed in the Board’s rule.

The applicable documentation should be emailed from the referenced organization directly to mqa.psychology@flhealth.gov, or, mailed to the Florida Board of Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255.

Apply online at flhealthsource.gov, pay applicable fees, and upload any supplemental documentation.
If applicants have any affirmative answers in the Criminal, Personal, or Disciplinary sections of the application, submission of the personal statement and supporting documentation can be uploaded with the online application.
Please allow up to 10 business days for initial review of new applications. All applications and document submissions are reviewed in the order they are received. After your application is reviewed, any deficiencies will be communicated to you in writing by our Board staff. To expedite processing, please submit all required supporting documentation with your application and the requisite fees. If you are having documentation submitted by another entity on your behalf, please verify the Board office’s mailing address to ensure delivery.
When all requirements are met the license will be issued to qualified applicants, within 7 days, pursuant to Section 456.0145(2)(e), Florida Statutes.

Fees

Make cashier’s check or money order payable to the DOH/Board of Psychology

Application Fee	$200.00 (non-refundable)
Initial Licensure Fee	$100.00
Unlicensed Activity Fee	$5.00
TOTAL FEE:	$305.00

Statutes and Rules

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Florida Statutes

Chapter 490: Psychological Services

Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions

Florida Administrative Code

Rules: Chapter 64B19: Board of Psychology

Provisional License

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Requirements

General Requirements

Please note, the provisional application method does not allow you to be able to take the EPPP exam.

Education Requirements:
A Psy.D., an Ed.D. in psychology, or a Ph.D. in psychology from: an educational institution which, at the time the applicant was enrolled and graduated, had institutional accreditation from an agency recognized and approved by the United States Department of Education or was recognized as a member in good standing with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada; and a psychology program within that educational institution which, at the time the applicant was enrolled and graduated, had programmatic accreditation from an agency recognized and approved by the United States Department of Education. (Only graduates from American Psychological Association (APA) accredited programs meet this criteria.)

Supervision Requirements:
Provisional psychology licensees should not practice without the appropriate supervision. All supervision must conform to the requirements outlined in Rule 64B19-11.011, F.A.C. Practicing without the appropriate supervision may result in disciplinary action being taken against the provisional psychology licensee.

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 written self-explanation, identifying the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s); and current status.

Applicants with Discipline History

Applicants with Criminal History

Health Care Fraud; Disqualification for License, Certificate, or Registration

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

Fees

Make cashier’s check or money order payable to the DOH/Board of Psychology

Application Fee	$250.00 (non-refundable)
Initial Licensure Fee	$250.00
Unlicensed Activity Fee	$5.00
TOTAL FEE:	$505.00

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.

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Renew Your License

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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
Complete a mandatory background screening or retain* your current fingerprints. To learn more, please visit https://flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/.

*Required section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee is collected at the time of licensure renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this licensure period. If your fingerprint retention expires in the next 60 days, you will need to to pay separately through the Clearinghouse Applicant Initiated (CHAI) System.

Process

Renewal Process

Renewal Instructions:
1. Go to flhealthsource.gov and click the ”Renew A License” button.
2. Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button.
3. Confirm or update your MQA Services Account email address, then click the “Continue” button.
4. 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 1^st, 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 1^st, 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	$205.00
Inactive to Inactive	$205.00
Active to Inactive	$255.00
Inactive to Active	$305.00
Active to Retired	$55.00
Inactive to Retired	$55.00

If renewing AFTER your license expires, your fees will be:

Active to Active	$405.00
Inactive to Inactive	$405.00
Active to Inactive	$455.00
Inactive to Active	$505.00
Active to Retired	$305.00
Inactive to Retired	$305.00

If renewing 120 day Notified Delinquent, your fees will be:

Active to Active	$610.00
Inactive to Inactive	$610.00
Active to Inactive	$660.00
Inactive to Active	$710.00
Active to Retired	$460.00
Inactive to Retired	$460.00

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 Psychology 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: Psychologists initially licensed within the biennium are exempt from continuing education with the exception of the two hour course relating to the prevention of medical error

CE Reporting Information →

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

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 Psychology Law	3
Domestic Violence	2	Due every third biennium beginning July 2006 and is included in the 40 hours required

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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

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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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