Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Apply online
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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
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- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Application Packet (PDF)
- Expired Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Activation Application Packet (PDF)
- Approved Supervisor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PDF)
- Portability of Professional Licenses of Members of the Uniformed Services and Their Spouses Application (PDF)
- Supervision and Experience Verification (PDF)
- Credential Verification (PDF)
- Request for Examination (PDF)
- Continuing Education Attestation (PDF)
- Renewal requirements
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Marriage and family therapists must renew their license every year on or before their birthday.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
- Apply online
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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
- Renewal requirements
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Marriage and family therapy associates must renew their license every year on the date of issuance.
Fee Schedule
- Marriage and Family Therapist
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- Application and initial license - $306*
- Renewal - $196*
- Renewal retired active - $86
- Late renewal penalty - $90
- Late renewal retired active - $35
- Expired reissue - $85
- Duplicate license - $10
- Verification of credential - $25
* Includes the $16 fee to access the University of Washington HEAL-WA health resources website.
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
- Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
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- Application - $81*
- Renewal - $66*
- Late renewal - $50
- Expired reissue - $40
- Duplicate certificate - $10
- Certification letter - $25
* Includes the $16 fee to access the University of Washington HEAL-WA health resources website.
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
Process for Approving/Denying Applications
We finish the final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete and complies with requirements in chapter 18.225 RCW and chapter 246-809 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify that the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.