Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

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Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

    License Renewal Guidance

    Renewal Requirements

      1. Login to your dashboard in the LSBEP Renewal Portal at https://www.lsbepportal.com/
      2. Update your mailing address, work address and telephone numbers.
      3. Contact the Board if your email address has changed.
      4. If it is your reporting year, enter your Continuing Education and upload your certificates.
      5. If you will not meet CE requirements by the June 30, 2026 deadline review the Continuing Education Extension instructions below.

    Continuing Education (CE) Reporting Requirements

    1. EVEN-numbered licensees must report 40 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. CPD obtained after June 30, 2026, cannot be claimed for your 2026 renewal unless you have a CPD extension.
    2. Mandatory Requirements:
      • 2 hours of Ethics or Forensics (Your ethics course must include “ethics” in the title).
      • 2 hours of Multicultural or Diversity Issues.
    3. Note: There is no longer a requirement to report in multiple categories.
    4. Only activities that meet ALL of the following requirements of the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title46, Part LXIII (LAC 46:LXIII) are acceptable and do not require pre-approval:
      • meet the objectives under Section 801.A.;
      • have an acceptable sponsor under Section 805.C.; and
      • be a live, virtual or prerecorded workshop or conference under Section 805.D.
      • APA Homestudy is an accepted activity. To report it, classify the activity as a “Workshop”.
    5. Verify APA Approved sponsors on their website at: https://cesaoas.apa.org/cesaApprovedSponsors
    6. Click here to find Preapproved Sponsored Activities: Continuing Professional Development.

    Continuing Education Extension

    1. If you will not meet CPD requirements by the June 30, 2026 deadline, complete the  the Continuing Education Extension Application.
    2. You must complete your Renewal Online in the LSBEP Licensing Portal to complete your request for an extension. Failure to do so prior to July 31st, will cause your license to lapse. The additional CPD extension fee will automatically be assessed at checkout.
    3. You will receive confirmation by email once your extension is approved.
    4. On or prior to the extended deadline, upload your certificates to the LSBEP Licensing Portal and email Jaime Monic at jaime.monic@la.gov to confirm completion.

    Renew Registration For Assistant To A Psychologist

    • An ATAP registered under a paper application must complete ONBOARDING into the LSBEP Portal prior to initiating license renewal.
    • Primary and Secondary Supervisors must first complete their own license renewal prior to renewing the ATAP.
    • Primary Supervisors and Secondary Supervisors are required to renew their individual relationship with the ATAP (i.e. confirmation they are still supervising).
    • Primary Supervisor is responsible for paying single ATAP Renewal Fee $40.

    Provisional License Renewal

    Provisional licensees are required to update the Supervised Practice Plan to cover the upcoming Fiscal Year (August 1 – July 31) prior to renewing. A provisional licensee is not eligible to renew without a valid supervisor.

    A provisionally licensed that is not renewed by July 31 is considered lapsed as of August 1 and removed from the directory. The individual is prohibited from engaging in the independent practice psychology or representing to the public that they are qualified to practice psychology in Louisiana.  A provisional license is not eligible for reinstatement unless such requirements are satisfied within six months from the date of lapse.

    Reduced Renewal Fee Requirements

    Pursuant to La R.S. 37:2354.E.(1) A licensed psychologist who is sixty-five years of age or older and has held continuous licensure as a psychologist in the state for at least twenty years is eligible for a reduction in the annual renewal fee (one-half of the amount of the current licensure renewal fee). The licensee must attest on their Renewal Application online that they are retired from the full-time practice of psychology or any other full-time employment. Licensees are allowed part-time practice under this provision and are required to complete Continuing Education requirements.

    Psychologists Emerit Status: Retired

    A Licensee who meets the requirements for a reduced fee under R.S. 37:2354.E during the applicable reporting period and who is fully retired from the practice of psychology may be granted emerit status. A licensee who is a Psychologist Emerit: Retired shall renew their license at a reduced rate, currently $100.

    A Licensee who is granted this status is:

    • exempt from continuing professional development requirements.
    • will be classified with the status “emerit” and may use the title “Psychologist Emerit: Retired”.
    • shall be prohibited from engaging in the practice of psychology; rendering psychological services in any form; and/or engaging in any activity that might be construed as the practice of psychology within the state of Louisiana.
    • is subject to license renewal in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of the La. Administrative Code, Title 46.
    Apply for Emerit Status

    License Reinstatement

    Pursuant to La Administrative Code, 46:LXIII.Chapter 8 and Chapter 9:

    A license not renewed by July 31 is considered lapsed as of August 1 and removed from the directory. The individual cannot practice psychology or represent to the public that they are qualified to practice psychology in Louisiana while the license is lapsed.

    Reinstatement within one year of lapse:

    • Reinstatement Application and Fee
    • Proof of all continuing professional development (CPD) applicable through the date of reinstatement.

    Reinstatement after one year and within two years of lapse:

    • Reinstatement Application and Fee
    • License Verifications and References
    • Proof of all continuing professional development (CPD) applicable through the date of reinstatement.
    • Criminal background check and proof of compliance with R.S. 37:2357 and board rules are required.

    Reinstatement after two years of lapse:

    • Reinstatement Application and Fee
    • License Verifications and References
    • Proof of all continuing professional development (CPD) applicable through the date of reinstatement.
    • Reinstatement requires a new oral exam before the board.
    • Criminal background check and proof of compliance with R.S. 37:2357 and board rules are required.
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