The Application for Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is the form you send to the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners to move from a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to full, independent clinical practice. It is filed under N.J.S.A. 45:15BB-6 and N.J.A.C. 13:44G-4.1, and it lets you diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders on your own, without a supervisor signing off on your work.
This is the last big paperwork step in a journey that often takes three or more years, and small errors send applications back to the bottom of the pile. Across the United States, social work boards report that a large share of clinical applications stall over supervised-hour documentation, so getting each box right protects months of your time. Use the Documentation of Supervised Clinical Experience Form for LCSW Candidates (revised 4/11/25) alongside the main application, and confirm the revision date on every PDF before you start.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📝 How to fill out every line, box, and signature block on the LCSW application, in order
- 📂 Which documents, transcripts, and attachments to gather before you open the form
- 💵 The exact fees, where to pay them, and how to file through each available channel
- 🧑🤝🧑 Three full walkthroughs of real applicants, including an out-of-state endorsement case
- ⚠️ The field-level mistakes that get applications rejected, and how to dodge each one
What the LCSW Application Is and Who Must File It
The LCSW application is a state form that tells the New Jersey Board you have met every requirement for independent clinical practice and are asking the Board to grant the highest social work license in the state. The Board, housed in the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs in Newark, reviews the form, your transcript, your exam score, and your supervised-experience records before it issues a license number. The form is the gatekeeper between supervised work and solo clinical work.
You must file this form if you hold a New Jersey LSW (or qualify by training and want to practice clinical social work) and you intend to diagnose mental and emotional disorders, provide psychotherapy, or run a private clinical practice. New Jersey law does not let an LSW practice clinical social work without supervision, so the LCSW is required for anyone who wants to work on their own.
The statute behind the form is N.J.S.A. 45:15BB-6, which sets the education, exam, and experience standards in plain legal terms. The consequence of skipping the license and practicing clinically anyway is severe: the Board can impose fines and refer unlicensed practice for further action under Title 45. A real example helps. Dana finished her MSW and her supervised hours, but kept billing insurance for therapy under only her LSW; once the Board learned of it, her path to the LCSW grew far harder because of the open question about unlicensed practice.
A common misconception is that the ASWB clinical exam alone makes you an LCSW. It does not. The exam is one piece; the Board still needs this completed application, your transcript, and your verified supervised hours before any license is granted.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather everything below before you open the application, because the Board takes no action on an incomplete file and the clock on your three-year experience window keeps running. A missing item is the most common reason a clinical file sits untouched for weeks.
- Your MSW transcript request. The granting school must send an official transcript directly to the Board; without it, your file is frozen, because the Board will not act until the transcript arrives.
- Proof of 12 clinical course credits. You need the names, credits, and dates of 12 semester hours of clinical social work coursework, exclusive of field work, to satisfy N.J.A.C. 13:44G-4.1. Missing credits mean an education denial.
- Your ASWB Clinical exam score report. You must show a passing Clinical-level ASWB exam result; without it the Board cannot finish the review.
- Your LSW license number and issue date. The supervised-experience form asks for these, and a wrong number stalls the match to your record.
- Each supervisor’s LCSW license number and 20-hour supervisory certification date. A supervisor who lacks the Board-approved 20-hour course cannot validate your hours, so those hours may not count.
- Your official HR job description on agency letterhead. The title on it must match the title on your experience form, or the Board rejects the hours.
- A 2”x2” passport-style photo taken within six months. A photo is required with the application, and an old or cropped photo can delay processing.
- Your Social Security number and government ID. The Board is required by law to collect your SSN, and failure to provide it results in denial.
- A check or money order for the $75 fee, plus $18.75 if a background check is needed. Wrong or missing payment delays the next step until you pay.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
You download the official NJ LCSW Application PDF and the Documentation of Supervised Clinical Experience Form from the Board’s pages on the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs site. Both live on the Licensed Clinical Social Worker page, which always carries the current version, so you avoid filling out an outdated form pulled from a third-party blog.
New Jersey now blends paper and online steps. You complete the PDF, then upload it through your eGov online portal, the same applications portal you use to manage your LSW profile. Most applicants who already hold an LSW upload the completed application and all supporting documents through the “Upload License Documents” tab in their existing profile.
Always check the revision date printed at the bottom of each PDF before you write a single answer. The supervised-experience form shows Rev. 4/11/25, and the background-check form shows Rev. 1/2/19, so matching these dates tells you that you have the current versions. Using an old form is a quiet trap, because the Board can reject outdated paperwork outright. The misconception to drop here is that any version “close enough” will do; the Board treats superseded forms as incomplete.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the LCSW Application Line by Line
This is the heart of the form. Work top to bottom, print clearly in black ink, and answer every question, because the affidavit warns that omissions can be grounds for denial. Below, each field gets its own walkthrough.
Date (Top of Application)
The top of page one asks for the date you complete the form. Write the date you sign, in MM/DD/YYYY format, such as 05/30/2026.
For example, Maria Lopez signs on May 30, 2026, so she writes 05/30/2026. If you start the form one day and finish it another, use the date you actually sign the affidavit, not the day you began. A common mistake is leaving this blank because it feels minor; an undated application looks unfinished and can be set aside. The misconception is that this date controls your experience window, but your supervised-hour dates do that, not this line.
Field 1: Name
This field asks for your full legal name and title prefix (Mr., Mrs., Ms.). Print your last name, first name, middle initial, and maiden name exactly as they appear on your Social Security card, because the Board cross-checks names against federal records.
Maria Lopez checks “Ms.,” writes Lopez as last name, Maria as first, G as middle initial, and leaves maiden blank. If you changed your name after marriage or divorce, enter the maiden name in the parentheses so prior records match. A common mistake is using a nickname like “Mari,” which creates a mismatch with your transcript and exam record and triggers a hold. The misconception is that a slight spelling difference does not matter; it does, because automated checks flag any variation.
Field 2: Address (Home, Business, Mailing)
This field asks for your home, business, and mailing addresses, with a public-disclosure note. Provide at least one full address with street, city, state, and ZIP, and check the box for the address you allow to be released in public directories.
Maria lists her home address but, because she does not want her home released, checks her business address as the public one. If you use a P.O. Box, you still must give one address with a real street so the Board can verify your location. The common mistake is checking the home address as public when you did not intend to, which the form treats as consent to disclose it. The misconception is that the Board hides every address; it only withholds your residence if you give a different public address.
Field 3: Social Security Number
This field asks for your Social Security number. Write all nine digits in the boxes, because the Board is required by N.J.S.A. 54:50-24 and federal law to collect it.
Maria enters XXX-XX-1234 in the three boxes. There is no edge case that lets you skip this; the form states plainly that failure to provide your SSN results in denial or nonrenewal. The common mistake is transposing two digits, which breaks the tax and child-support cross-checks and stalls the file. The misconception is that the number is optional or private here; the Board shares it only with taxation, child-support enforcement, and the National Practitioner Data Bank as the law directs.
Field 4: Citizenship / Immigration Status
This field asks you to check your citizenship or immigration status. Mark “U.S. citizen,” “Alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence,” or “Other immigration status,” and attach a copy of your alien registration card (front and back) if you are not a citizen.
Wei Chen, a permanent resident, checks the second box and attaches both sides of his green card. If your status is unusual, call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 to confirm whether it qualifies before you file. The common mistake is checking a non-citizen box but forgetting the attachment, which leaves the Board unable to confirm eligibility under federal law and delays the license. The misconception is that citizenship has nothing to do with a state license; federal law limits professional licenses to citizens and qualified aliens.
Field 5: Child Support Certification
This field certifies your child-support status under penalty of perjury, with sub-questions a through d. Answer Yes or No to each, then print your name, sign, and date the block.
Maria has no support obligation, so she answers “No” to question a and signs. If you do owe support, note that answering “Yes” to being in arrears for six months or more, or to a related warrant, results in denial under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.44d. The common mistake is leaving the signature line blank, which voids the certification. The misconception is that any child-support obligation blocks a license; only arrears, missed court-ordered coverage, an ignored subpoena, or a warrant cause denial.
Field 6: Illegal Use of Controlled Dangerous Substances
This field asks whether you currently engage in illegal drug use, with a careful definition of “currently” and a Fifth Amendment notice. Answer Yes or No, answer the rehabilitation follow-up if you said Yes, then sign and date.
Maria answers “No” and signs. If you assert the Fifth Amendment, you must do so in writing and still answer every other question, and the Board will still process your file. The common mistake is skipping the signature under this question, which leaves the confidential certification incomplete. The misconception is that “currently” means the day you sign; the form defines it as within the previous 365 days, or recently enough to affect your functioning.
Fields 7 and 8: Criminal History and Convictions
These fields ask whether you have ever been summoned, arrested, charged, or convicted of any offense, with minor traffic tickets excluded but DWI included. Answer Yes or No to each, and if Yes, attach the judgment of conviction, proof of release from parole or probation, and a full written explanation.
Marcus Reed had a DWI ten years ago, so he answers “Yes” and attaches the court documents with a short rehabilitation statement. If your record is old or expunged, disclose it anyway and let the documents tell the story. The common mistake is hiding a charge, which the fingerprint check uncovers and which the affidavit treats as a false statement that can deny the license. The misconception is that a past offense automatically bars licensure; the Board weighs disclosure and rehabilitation, but undisclosed history is what truly sinks applications.
Fields 9 through 16: Other Licenses and Professional History
These fields ask about every professional license you hold or held, plus any discipline, suspension, litigation, pending investigation, or sanction in any jurisdiction. Answer Yes or No to each, list license types, numbers, jurisdictions, and dates in Field 9, and attach a full explanation on separate sheets for any “Yes” in Fields 10 through 16.
Priya Anand, who holds an LCSW in New York, answers “Yes” to Field 9 and lists LCSW, #086123, New York, issued 06/2019. If you held a license under a former name, write that name so the Board can match the record. The common mistake is forgetting an old or inactive out-of-state credential, which surfaces during verification and looks like concealment. The misconception is that lapsed licenses need not be listed; the form asks if you “ever held” one, so report it. Remember that for any out-of-state license, you must contact that board and have verification sent directly to New Jersey.
Current Employment Page (Completed by Your Supervisor)
This page asks your current New Jersey supervisor to describe your employment, including the institution, supervisor name, title, license number, your hire date, job title, profit status, and a detailed description of your job functions. Skip the page only if you are unemployed, not employed in New Jersey, or in a clearly non-social-work role.
Maria’s supervisor writes that Maria is a Clinical Therapist at a non-profit community mental health center and describes her assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy duties, then signs and dates. If you work in multiple settings, the experience pages capture the rest, but this page covers your current job. The common mistake is letting the supervisor write vague duties like “helps clients,” which fails to show clinical work under N.J.A.C. 13:44G-1.2. The misconception is that you can fill in your supervisor’s section yourself; the supervisor must complete and sign it.
Education Section 1: Colleges and Universities Attended
This section asks for the name and full address of each college or university you attended, with dates, degree, and date granted. List your MSW program first, then any other relevant schools.
Maria writes Rutgers University School of Social Work, New Brunswick, NJ, dates 09/2018 to 05/2020, degree MSW, granted 05/2020. If you earned credits at more than one school, list each so the Board sees the full picture. The common mistake is listing only the degree-granting school when transfer credits matter for the 12 clinical credits. The misconception is that listing the school replaces the transcript; you still need the official transcript sent directly.
Education Section 2: Official Transcript
This section asks you to confirm your MSW transcript is being sent. Check “Transcript requested from” or “Transcript enclosed,” and write the school name.
Maria checks “Transcript requested from” and writes Rutgers University. If your school sends transcripts only electronically, confirm they go straight to the Board, not to you. The common mistake is sending an opened or student copy; the Board needs an official transcript sent by the institution, and no action is taken until it arrives. The misconception is that uploading a scanned copy yourself satisfies this; it does not.
Education Section 3: ASWB Clinical Examination
This section asks about your Clinical-level ASWB exam, required by N.J.A.C. 13:44G-4.1(b)5. Check whether your score report is enclosed, the exam is scheduled, or the score appears on an out-of-state verification.
Maria checks “A.S.W.B. exam score report enclosed.” If you have not yet passed, you may check “Exam will be/has been scheduled” and write the date, but the license cannot issue until you pass. The common mistake is submitting the Masters-level score instead of the Clinical score; only the Clinical exam qualifies. The misconception is that passing the exam alone completes licensure; it is just one required piece.
Education Section 4: Clinical Courses (12 Credits)
This section asks you to list 12 semester hours of clinical social work courses, exclusive of field work, with institution, course title, credits, and date completed. Fill in each course until you reach at least 12 credits.
Maria lists Clinical Practice I (3 credits), Psychopathology (3), Clinical Practice II (3), and Family Therapy (3). If your courses do not clearly read as clinical, attach a course description so the Board can map them to N.J.A.C. 13:44G-4.1(b). The common mistake is counting field placement toward the 12 credits, which the rule forbids. The misconception is that any MSW automatically meets this; the Board checks for specific clinical methods coursework.
Clinical Experience Section 5: Supervised Hours (a, b, c)
This section asks you to verify your supervised clinical experience across up to three employers (boxes a, b, and c), with employer name, address, supervisor name and credentials, title, total clinical hours, supervision start and end dates, and a job description. Complete one box per employer.
Maria lists one employer in box a, her supervisor Janet Pierce, LCSW, total clinical hours, and dates 06/2020 to 09/2022. If you worked under more than one supervisor or held more than one title, use the separate Documentation of Supervised Clinical Experience Form, one per supervisor and per title. The common mistake is combining two jobs in one box, which the Board will not accept. The misconception is that 3,000 hours can be packed into one year; the hours must span no less than two and no more than four years.
Affidavit (Notarized)
The affidavit is your sworn statement that everything is true, and it must be signed before a notary public. Fill in the state and county, print your name, sign in front of the notary, and let the notary complete the seal, date, and signature.
Maria signs at her bank’s notary, who affixes the seal and dates it. If you sign before seeing the notary, most notaries will make you sign again, so wait. The common mistake is mailing an unnotarized affidavit, which voids the sworn statement and stops the file. The misconception is that the affidavit is a formality; it binds you to the laws and lets the Board investigate your background.
Criminal History Background Check Authorization Form
This separate form (Rev. 1/2/19) authorizes a criminal history check. Fill in your name, address, date of birth, sex, and SSN, then answer whether you have been fingerprinted by a Division of Consumer Affairs board since November 2003.
Maria answers “No” to prior fingerprinting, so she will receive a separate mailing about the IdentoGO fingerprinting process and pays no fee yet. If you were fingerprinted for another Division board after November 2003, answer “Yes,” give the board and date, and include the $18.75 check, since the Division must run a fresh check each time. The common mistake is assuming a Department of Education fingerprint counts; it does not. The misconception is that one fingerprinting lasts forever; a new background check runs with each application.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Below are three common paths through the LCSW application, each following one named applicant from start to finish.
Scenario 1: Maria Lopez, Single-Supervisor Recent Grad
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Date | 05/30/2026 |
| Name (Field 1) | Ms. Maria G. Lopez |
| Address (Field 2) | Home listed, business checked as public address |
| SSN (Field 3) | XXX-XX-1234 |
| Citizenship (Field 4) | U.S. citizen checked |
| Education (Section 1) | Rutgers University, MSW, granted 05/2020 |
| Transcript (Section 2) | Requested from Rutgers University |
| ASWB Exam (Section 3) | Clinical score report enclosed |
| Clinical Experience (Section 5a) | One employer, supervisor Janet Pierce, LCSW, 06/2020–09/2022 |
| Affidavit | Signed and notarized |
Scenario 2: David Okafor, Multiple Supervisors and Titles
| Form Section | What David Enters |
|---|---|
| Name (Field 1) | Mr. David A. Okafor |
| Field 9 (Other licenses) | NJ LSW, #44SL12345, issued 03/2021 |
| Clinical Experience (Section 5a) | Agency One, Clinical Case Manager title |
| Clinical Experience (Section 5b) | Agency Two, Clinical Therapist title |
| Supervised Experience Forms | One form per supervisor and per title, four forms total |
| Hours reported | 3,000 total, 1,920 face-to-face, 960 psychotherapy |
| Supervision span | 09/2021 to 02/2024, consecutive |
| HR job descriptions | Two official letterhead descriptions, titles matched |
| Affidavit | Signed and notarized |
Scenario 3: Priya Anand, Out-of-State LCSW by Endorsement
| Form Section | What Priya Enters |
|---|---|
| Name (Field 1) | Ms. Priya R. Anand |
| Field 9 (Other licenses) | LCSW, #086123, New York, issued 06/2019 |
| Out-of-state verification | Requested from New York State Board, sent directly to NJ |
| ASWB Exam (Section 3) | Score noted on out-of-state verification form |
| Supervised Experience Form | Out-of-state license number entered in Section 1 |
| Background check (Field 5) | No prior NJ fingerprinting, awaits separate mailing |
| Education (Section 1) | Columbia University, MSW, granted 05/2017 |
| Transcript (Section 2) | Requested from Columbia University |
| Affidavit | Signed and notarized |
How to File the Completed Form
New Jersey offers more than one path, and most LSW holders file online. Here is how each channel works.
- Online upload (eGov portal). Upload the completed application and all supporting documents through the “Upload License Documents” tab in your LSW online profile. There is no separate upload fee, processing typically takes several weeks once the file is complete, and your proof of filing is the on-screen confirmation and upload timestamp, which you should screenshot.
- By mail. Send the packet to the State Board of Social Work Examiners, 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 45033, Newark, New Jersey 07101. Include the $75 application fee by check or money order payable to the State of New Jersey, plus $18.75 if a background check applies, and keep a tracked-mail receipt as proof of filing.
- Supervised-experience and transcript routing. Your supervisor completes and signs the experience form, which you then upload to your eGov portal in addition to the application, while your school sends the official transcript directly to the Board.
- Fingerprinting. If you have not been fingerprinted by a Division board since November 2003, you receive a separate mailing to schedule IdentoGO fingerprinting, and you keep the appointment confirmation as proof.
Pay by check or money order only; the form does not accept cash. Keep copies of every page, every attachment, and every payment, because if the Board says an item is missing, your dated copies are your defense.
What Happens After You File
After you file, the Board logs your application and begins matching your transcript, exam score, supervised-hour forms, and background check to your record. The Board takes no action until the official MSW transcript arrives, so a late transcript is the most common cause of silence. Expect the review to take several weeks, and longer during peak periods after exam seasons.
If something is missing or unclear, the Board contacts you, usually through your portal or by mail, and the file waits until you respond. The consequence of a slow reply is a longer wait, since the review pauses, not restarts, only when every piece is in hand. David, who filed four experience forms, got one returned because a supervisor’s title did not match the HR job description, and his license issued only after he corrected it.
Once approved, the Board issues your LCSW license number, and you may then practice clinical social work without supervision. A misconception is that approval is instant after upload; in reality, the human review of clinical hours and supervisor credentials takes time, so file early.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Leaving any question blank. The affidavit treats omissions as grounds for denial, so an empty box can sink the file.
- Using a nickname instead of your legal name. A name mismatch with your transcript or exam record triggers a processing hold.
- Sending a student copy of your transcript. The Board needs an official transcript sent by the school, and no action happens without it.
- Submitting the Masters-level ASWB score. Only the Clinical-level score qualifies, so the wrong report means an incomplete file.
- Combining two jobs in one experience box. The Board requires one form per supervisor and per title, and combined entries are rejected.
- Counting field placement toward the 12 clinical credits. Field work is excluded, so those credits will not count.
- Forgetting the supervisor’s 20-hour supervisory certification date. Without it, the Board cannot confirm your supervisor was qualified, and the hours may be voided.
- Mismatching your job title and HR description. If the titles differ, the Board returns the experience form unaccepted.
- Mailing an unnotarized affidavit. An affidavit without a notary seal is not a sworn statement, so the file stops.
- Hiding a past arrest or DWI. The fingerprint check uncovers it, and nondisclosure looks like a false statement that can deny the license.
- Checking the wrong public-address box. You may unintentionally consent to release your home address.
- Forgetting the $18.75 background-check fee when required. A missing fee delays the next step until you pay it.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
- Do confirm the revision date on every PDF, because the Board can reject outdated forms.
- Do print clearly in black ink, since unreadable answers slow the review.
- Do request your transcript early, as the file freezes until it arrives.
- Do keep dated copies of everything, because they prove what you sent and when.
- Do verify each supervisor’s LCSW number and 20-hour certification, so the hours count.
- Do disclose every past offense, since honesty protects you more than silence.
Don’t:
- Don’t sign the affidavit before the notary, because most notaries will reject it.
- Don’t combine titles or supervisors on one experience form, as the Board will not accept it.
- Don’t use a third-party form copy, since it may be an old version.
- Don’t pay with cash, because only checks and money orders are accepted.
- Don’t guess your SSN digits, as a transposed number breaks the cross-checks.
- Don’t assume one fingerprinting lasts forever, since a new check runs each application.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
| Filing on Your Own | Filing With Professional Help |
|---|---|
| Saves money, since you avoid consultant or attorney fees | Costs more, but a reviewer can catch field-level errors before you file |
| Builds your direct understanding of the rules under N.J.A.C. 13:44G | Helpful when your record includes a past offense or discipline that needs framing |
| Works well for a clean, single-supervisor file like Maria’s | Valuable for multi-supervisor or out-of-state endorsement files like Priya’s |
| You control your own timeline and uploads | A professional can chase missing transcripts and verifications for you |
| Full responsibility rests on you, so errors are yours to fix | Adds a second set of eyes, lowering the odds of a returned application |
Key Entities That Interact With This Form
The New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners receives and rules on your application, while the Association of Social Work Boards administers the Clinical exam your file depends on. The NASW New Jersey chapter publishes step-by-step licensing guidance that mirrors the Board’s process, and IdentoGO handles the fingerprinting that feeds your criminal history check. Each plays a distinct role, but the Board has the final say.
FAQs
Is the $75 application fee refundable if my LCSW application is denied?
No. The $75 application filing fee is nonrefundable, so you lose it even if the Board denies your license; pay it by check or money order to the State of New Jersey.
Do I need to pass the ASWB Clinical exam before I file?
No. You may file and mark the exam as scheduled, but the Board cannot issue your LCSW license until it receives a passing Clinical-level score report.
Can I combine two supervisors on one experience form?
No. You must complete one Documentation of Supervised Clinical Experience Form per supervisor and per title, because combined entries will not be accepted.
Do I write my maiden name or married name in Field 1?
Yes. Enter your current legal name as the main name and put your maiden name in the parentheses, so the Board can match all of your prior records.
Does field placement count toward the 12 clinical credits in Section 4?
No. Field work is excluded, so only graduate clinical methods coursework counts toward the required 12 semester hours under N.J.A.C. 13:44G-4.1.
Do I complete the Current Employment page myself?
No. Your direct supervisor must complete and sign that page with your job functions, and you fill it out only if it does not apply to you.
Can I report all 3,000 supervised hours from a single year?
No. The hours must be completed in no less than two and no more than four years, so a single-year claim does not meet the rule.
Do I need to be fingerprinted again if I was printed for another NJ board?
Yes. The Division runs a fresh background check each time you apply, but if you were printed since November 2003 you pay only the $18.75 fee rather than reprinting.
Should I list an inactive out-of-state license in Field 9?
Yes. Field 9 asks if you ever held any professional license, so report lapsed or inactive credentials and arrange direct verification to New Jersey.
Does the affidavit really need a notary?
Yes. The affidavit must be sworn before a notary public who affixes the seal, because an unnotarized affidavit is not a valid sworn statement.
Can I upload a scanned transcript myself instead of having the school send it?
No. The Board requires an official transcript sent directly by the granting institution, and it takes no action on your file until that transcript arrives.
Does my supervisor’s 20-hour supervisory certification date matter?
Yes. The experience form requires your supervisor’s 20-hour supervisory certification date, because supervision by an unqualified supervisor may not count toward your hours.
Do I have to disclose an old DWI on the criminal history form?
Yes. Motor vehicle offenses such as driving while intoxicated must be disclosed, and you must attach the related court documents and explanation.
Can an out-of-state LCSW apply by endorsement using out-of-state hours?
Yes. An out-of-state applicant enters their license number on the experience form and arranges direct license verification, though the Board still reviews the hours against New Jersey standards.
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