Registering for the Exam

The social work regulatory body responsible for issuing your social work license has developed criteria for who can take the examination, and in most jurisdictions, you will need to establish your eligibility before you register to take the test. Always check with your social work board before you begin the test registration process.
It is extremely important that you know your jurisdiction's laws and regulations regarding the licensing process. These vary, as do the fees you may be required to pay, and the deadlines for when they are due. Always follow your jurisdiction's procedures.
All candidates should receive a copy of the ASWB Candidate Handbook, which will guide you through the registration process. Usually, your board sends this publication to you. You can also obtain a copy of the Candidate Handbook by clicking here.

The handbook is presented as a PDF file. In order to view this file, visitors will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. This is free software to download from the Adobe website.

To register for your social work examination:
Call ASWB Candidate Registration Center
1-888-5SW-EXAM (toll free)
Hours of operation:
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Eastern time
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Eastern time

ASWB provides support for telephone communications with the hearing impaired. Hearing impaired candidates may contact the CRC through their local relay service by dialing 1-888-332-EXAM (toll free).