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On February 23, 2024, the DC Department of Health (DC Health) relocated. DC Health
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Processing Center Hours:
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).
Office Hours:
The HRLA Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).
Board Meetings:
The Board of Psychology meets every other month on the second Tuesday at 1:30 pm.
If you require assistance from the Board of Psychology, please contact the Board at [email protected]
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Change to the Term of License, Certificate and Registration Effective Date June 16, 2024 DC Health has always operated with fixed renewal windows for each profession. In response to feedback from the health professional community, the Director has moved to change the renewal system to align with each licensee’s month of birth. As such, all applicable licenses, certificates, or registrations issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder. This will apply to all new applicants and will become applicable to licensees renewing later this year. For those renewing, this will not take effect until September 2024. For all current holders of a license, certificate, or registration additional information will be provided at a later date. This authority is pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 4006.3 DCMR Chapter 40 General Rules. |
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DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM |
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Please review the application checklist and regulations prior to applying for a license.
Psychology Associate Checklist - By Examination [PDF]
Psychology Associate Checklist - By Endorsement [PDF]
Psychology Application Checklist - By Examination [PDF]
Psychology Application Checklist - By Re-Examination [PDF]
Psychology Application Checklist - By Endorsement [PDF]
Dc Municipal Regulations for Psychology Associate
DC Municipal Regulations for Psychology
Important Notice regarding Paper Applications (select link):
DC Health No Longer Accepting Paper Applications (Beginning June 14, 2021)
ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS
(See link below.)
The District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system. Effective immediately, any healthcare provider who is interested in applying for a new health professional license, or to renew, reinstate, or reactivate an existing license, may do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions prior to beginning the process.
https://doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page
***COVID-19 UPDATES***
For the most up to date information on the District's response to COVID-19, including information on best practices and recommended guidelines, please go to coronavirus.dc.gov.
Documents: All HRLA related documents should be mailed to 2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020.
Updates: Individuals may call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications.
Need to contact the Board of Psychology? Send an email to: [email protected]
The Board of Psychology regulates the practice of psychology in DC. The Board advises the Mayor and administers and enforces the law. The Board also evaluates applicants' qualifications and administers exams, recommends standards and procedures, and issues licenses. Moreover, the Board receives and reviews complaints; requests investigations, conducts hearings, issues subpoenas, examines witnesses, and administers oaths; and issues an annual report. Members must file personal financial disclosure statements.
The Mayor appoints all board members, including the chair. The Board consists of five DC residents: four licensed psychologists and one consumer. The psychologists must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding appointment. The consumer member must be at least 18 years old, not a health professional, or in training to become one, and may have no household member who is involved directly or indirectly in providing care. Licenses expire on December 31 of odd years.
BOARD MEETINGS
The Board meets every other month on the second Tuesday at 2:00 pm. Please note that meeting dates can change.
In 2025, the Board plans to meet on the following dates:
- November 12, 2024
- January 14, 2025
- March 11, 2025
- May 13, 2025
- July 8, 2025 (In-Person)
- September 9, 2025
Application Packages
Additional Information
- Jurisprudence Exam Study Material
- EPPP Exam
- Criminal Background Check
- License Verification Request Form
Board Policy Statements
- 2025 Public Notice Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education Effective October 1, 2025
- Guidance On Tele-Psychology And Remote Supervision During The Covid-19 Health Emergency
- Guidance on Expediting Authorization for EPPP 1 and EPPP 2 (2023)
- EPPP Policy Statement (2021)
- Psychology Associate and Postdoctoral Practice
- Guidance on Supervision of Psychology Associate - Primary Supervisor
- Policy Statement on Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Licensure Search
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Discipline
- File a Complaint
- Disciplinary Action Taken (to come)
Regulations
- DC Municipal Regulations for Psychology
- Dc Municipal Regulations for Psychology Associate
- Health Occupations Revision Act [PDF]
- Administrative Rules - DCMR Chapter 41 [PDF]
- General Rules - DCMR Chapter 40 [PDF]
The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) - Effective March 16, 2021
Associations
Newsletters/Board Announcements