Associates obtaining experience to qualify for licensure. Fees: Application: $75 Renewal: $150 Examination Frequency: N/A DOJ FINGERPRINT PROCESSING FEE: $32.00 FBI FINGERPRINT PROCESSING FEE: $17.00 Exam Locations: N/A Registration Requirement: Master’s degree from accredited school or department of social work and fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Average Time to Process Application: Allow 60 days. Renewal Period: Every year, 6 year maximum. Special License Requirements: N/A Authority: California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 18, Section 1800, et seq. Business and Professions Code, Chapter 14, Section 4990 et seq.
