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Last Updated: April 2026

Indiana Social Work Licensing

Complete guide to obtaining your social work license in Indiana. Requirements, fees, and step-by-step application process.

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Indiana has not yet enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact

Indiana is not currently a compact member state. Social workers moving in or out of Indiana need licensure by endorsement through the destination state's board. Thirty-one states have enacted the compact so far and bills are still moving in several legislatures.

Status: Not yet a compact member. Authoritative source: swcompact.org/compact-map

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2License Types
$50Application Fee
3,000Clinical Hours (LCSW)
45CE Hours / 3 Years

License Types in Indiana

LSW

Licensed Social Worker

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensing Board

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Social Work
Official state licensing authority
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Key Requirements

Exam: ASWB examination required for all license levels
Continuing Education: 45 hours every 3 years required for renewal
Clinical Hours: 3,000 supervised clinical hours required for LCSW licensure

About Social Work in Indiana

Indiana offers one of the lower licensing fees in the country. Strong healthcare and child welfare sectors.

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