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Social Worker
Michigan Board of Social Workers
Welcome to the Michigan Board of Social Work website! Our goal is to provide up-to-date information on various topics related to the practice of social work in Michigan. We hope you find this information helpful and invite you to check out our website often.
In an effort to reduce the use of paper, effective January 1, 2022, licenses issued or renewed will only be sent electronically unless a paper copy of the license is requested during the application or renewal process.
Licensing Information
An Online Resource for Skilled Immigrants
Bachelor's Social Worker Licensing Guide
Limited Bachelor's Social Work Licensing Guide
Limited Master's Social Work Licensing Guide
Limited Social Services Technician Licensing Guide
Master's Social Worker Licensing Guide
Licensing Applications and Forms
Certification of Education for a Social Service Technician Registration
Supervisor's Verification of Social Service Employment
Supervisor's Verification of Social Work Experience for Bachelor's Social Worker License
Supervisor's Verification of Social Work Experience for Master's Social Worker License
Supervisor's Verification of Social Work Experience for Social Service Technician Registration