As of April 18th, 2025 payment for Verification of Licensure Request and Licensee Email Contact List is now available online. To access online payment process, navigate to Agency Forms and scroll to the bottom. Links can be found under Misc. Forms.

Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers

New License Applicants

For people wanting to apply for a new Oklahoma license.

Application Portal

Current Licensees

For people that have been issued a license number.

Current Licensees

Licensee Search

Search for and verify a licensed social worker's license.

Online Registry

Tips and FAQs

Tips and FAQs related to license renewal, applications, and more.

Tips and FAQs

Mission

To safeguard the welfare of the public of the State of Oklahoma by establishing, promoting and enforcing high standards of practice for licensed social workers.

Vision

To have strong public awareness of social work practices within the state. To maintain high standards that reflect best practice in the profession of social work. To ensure that qualified professionals are available to the citizens of Oklahoma.

Values

To be responsive to the needs of the potential licensees. The OSBLSW strives to process an application for licensure within a reasonable amount of time.
To be committed to protecting the public from the aberrant practices of any licensed social work professional.
To be sensitive to the complaints concerning a professional licensed by the agency. Complaints in any form and from any source will be reviewed, acknowledged, and adjudicated with due process to a conclusion within a reasonable period of time.
To perform the responsibilities of this board with integrity and professionalism.