• All applicants for licensure must initially submit Form 1 along with the $294 licensure registration fee (fees are subject to change). 
• You must answer all questions and provide all information requested unless otherwise indicated. 
  • Failure to accurately complete all required parts of the application will delay its review.
• The UB MSW program is considered a "NYS Licensure-Qualifying Master of Social Work Program."
• We recommend you complete Form 1 no more than two weeks prior to degree conferral (June 1 for spring graduates, Feb. 1 for fall graduates and August 31 for summer graduates). 

• Form 2 cannot be submitted until your degree has been conferred (June 1 for spring graduates, Feb. 1 for fall graduates and August 31 for summer graduates).
  
• This form must be submitted directly by the educational institution(s) you attended. The Office of the Professions will not accept this form if submitted by the applicant. 
  • Section I: Complete this section before sending the entire form to your school. Be sure to sign and date item 9.
  • Section II: The Registrar must complete this section and return both pages of the form directly to the Office of the Professions.
• For instructions on how to submit Form 2 to UB, refer to the “Licensure submission options” section below.
  

Form 20:

• The School of Social Work will submit the required student information, based on NYS requirements, to the UB Registrar’s Office, where we will confirm that you have completed the program and certify your education. 
• The UB Registrar will send this information to the NYS Office of Professions.
  • The university should complete the Form 20 submission process within 1 month of your conferral date (June 1 for spring graduates, Feb. 1 for fall graduates and August 31 for summer graduates).
  • We do not include your social security number on the form.
    • NYS seems to process some graduates faster than others. The approval timeframe can vary from student to student.
• The submission of Form 20 will not interfere with the processing of Form 2.

• Once you have been approved by New York State to take the social work licensing exam (Form 1 and Form 2 or 20 have been submitted and processed), you can register online.
  • The state should notify you that you have been approved to take the exam. You are responsible for staying in contact with the Office of Professions to determine when you have been approved.

• Our Office of Continuing Education offers a licensure prep course. Learn more about our LMSW and LCSW Licensing Exam Preparation Program.

• All applicants for licensure must initially submit Form 1  to the NYS Office of the Professions along with the $294 licensure fee (fees subject to change). 
• You must answer all questions and provide all information requested unless otherwise indicated. 
  • Failure to accurately complete all required parts of the application will delay its review.

• Form 2 must be submitted directly by the educational institution(s) you attended. The Office of the Professions will not accept this form if submitted by the applicant. 
  • Section I: Complete this section before sending the entire form to your school. Be sure to sign and date item 9.
  • Section II-Part B: To be completed by the Social Work Registrar.
  • Section II-Part C: The Registrar must complete this section and return all pages of the form directly to the Office of the Professions.

• Once you have been approved by New York State to take the social work licensing exam (Form 1 and Form 2 are submitted and processed), you can register online.
  • The state should notify you that you have been approved to take the exam. You are responsible for staying in contact with the Office of Professions to determine when you have been approved.

• The Office of Continuing Education offers a licensure prep course. Learn more about our LMSW and LCSW Licensing Exam Preparation Program.
  

To add a licensure attachment to your Parchment order form, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Fill out your information. Type in your email address and create a password. If you have ordered through Parchment before, sign in with your username (email) and password.
• Step 2: Tell us where you would like your transcripts sent. Search “NYS Office of Professions” and select Office of Professions, NYSED.
• Step 3: The form will ask, “Is your attachment complete?” Choose “No- my attachment must be completed by the University before my transcript is sent (attachment must be uploaded below)” from the drop-down menu. The Registrar will then be notified that a form (Form 2) must be completed by their office before an order is sent.
  • 3a: For “Purpose,” choose “Certification or Licensure" from the drop-down menu.
  • 3b: For “When do you want your form sent,” choose “Now” from the drop-down menu.
• Step 4: Attach Form 2. Please make sure you have filled out part 1 in its entirety. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for completing part 2.
• Step 5: Sign and consent to disclosure and pay for your order. You will receive a confirmation email.

The Registrar will process the form and mail in the completed form directly to NYSED by regular U.S. mail.

There is no fee for this service. However, please note: Tracking and estimated delivery dates are not provided, and NYS only picks up their mail every few weeks, so processing may be significantly delayed.

• Mail to the UB Registrar:
  University at Buffalo
  Registrar at 1Capen
  Capen Hall
  Attn: Certification
  Buffalo, NY 14260

The UB MSW program is considered licensure qualifying by NYSED, and as such, it is not necessary to include your transcripts with your LMSW Form 2. A transcript is required with your LCSW. 

The Registrar will process the form and mail in the completed form directly to NYSED by regular US mail. 

There is no fee for this service. However, please note: Tracking and estimated delivery dates are not provided, and NYS only picks up their mail every few weeks, so processing may be significantly delayed.

• Fax to the UB Registrar: 716-645-7762

The UB MSW program is considered licensure qualifying by NYSED, and as such, it is not necessary to include your transcripts with your LMSW Form 2. A transcript is required with your LCSW.