Psychology Licensing

DC HEALTH HAS MOVED!

On February 23, 2024, the DC Department of Health (DC Health) relocated.
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration's
Processing Center and other offices are located at:

DC Health
2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC 20020

(The new building is 0.3 miles from the Anacostia Metro)

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]

Licensure Renewals are LIVE

Board of Psychology Online Renewals:

DC Health License Renewal

2025 Renewal Notice

2025 Renewal Requirements from the Board

Term of License, Certificate, and Registration – Effective June 16, 2024

DC Health is transitioning all professional licenses, certificates, and registrations to a birth‑month renewal cycle. All credentials issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the holder’s birth month. This will also apply to renewing licensees beginning September 2024.

Your new expiration date will always fall on the last day of your birth month.
If your birthday is in an odd year, your future renewals will occur in odd years (and the same for even years).
Applies to all new and renewal applicants.

ALERT: PHONE SCAM

DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM
in which individuals pose as DC Health representatives to request money.
Please be advised that DC Health representatives will never
contact you with a request for money.

NOTICE OF PSYPACT PROPOSED RULEMAKING:

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment. The Proposed Rules can be found HERE.

The proposed rules are being considered to:

Add a residency definition as specified in the PSYPACT Legislation (Article IV B 2 j and Article V B 2 j).
Provide a better understanding of the grounds on which an authorization application can be denied, or a previously issued authorization can be revoked, by providing clear grounds for denying or revoking a PSYPACT authorization.
Expand the appeals process to cover denials and revocations separately for clarity.
Revise the numbering of the entire rule to align the new additions better.

These Proposed Rules are open for a 60-day public comment period for stakeholders interested in providing comments. Written comments may be submitted to the PSYPACT Commission via the PSYPACT website (https://psypact.gov/page/PublicComment). The deadline for submission of written comments is October 3, 2025.

LICENSURE WAIVER
PERIOD HAS ENDED:

Please review Important Notices regarding
Temporary Licensure Requirements HERE

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://dohenterprise.my.site.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.

Continuing Education Adjustment During Transition
All Boards have approved acceptance of 50% of the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for licensees who have received less than two (2) years on their license term during this transition period. This applies only to this one‑time transition into the birth‑month renewal cycle. License holders are still responsible for the two (2) LGBTQ Cultural Competency and the 10% Public Health Priorities.

BOARD MEETINGS

The Board meets every other month on the second Friday at 10 am. Please note that meeting dates can change. You may access the meeting via the link below:

https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m932fe6e3781980eb2c70dd15bed4e894

For FY 26, the Board plans to meet on the following dates: