Licensing Information

April Credentialing Freeze: All licensing and credentialing systems for health professionals and facilities will be unavailable on Thursday, April 24 from 5 p.m. until the morning of Tuesday, April 29, 2025 to complete system upgrades. Please complete your applications and renewals now to avoid delays.

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Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

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Getting started

Online Application Instructions

Online application instructions are on our website.

Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.

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Fee schedule

WAC 246-811-990 – Fees 

  • Application - $100
  • Initial certification - $100 
    • Total: $200
  • Renewal - $100
  • Late renewal penalty - $100
  • Retired active renewal - $100
  • Retired active late renewal penalty - $60
  • Expired reissuance - $100
  • Duplicate certificate - $10
  • Verification of credential - $25
  • Examination fee - Pay exam company
  • Retake examination fee - Pay exam company

Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable, per WAC 246-12-340

Continuing competency

Continuing Education and Enhancement Plan FAQs

Substance Use Disorder Professional Enhancement Plan (PDF)

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Trainee

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Getting started

Online Application Instructions

Online application instructions are on our website.

Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.

Apply on paper
Fee schedule

WAC 246-811-990 – Fees 

  • Application - $100
  • Renewal - $90
  • Late renewal penalty - $50
  • Expired reissuance - $50
  • Duplicate certificate - $15
  • Certification letter - $15

Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable, per WAC 246-12-340

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