Overview:

Inactive status applies to licensees have ceased the practice of social work in West Virginia for an undetermined period of time. Applying for Inactive status will protect the active license from expiration and loss. Eligible individuals are those with a regular license (provisional licensees are not eligible to apply) and who are  actively licensed social workers and in good standing with the Board.   An “actively licensed” social worker is one with a license that has not expired and has submitted the application and accrued continuing education prior to the date of expiration. The approved inactive applicant may apply to reactivate the license in the future.

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To apply for Inactive Status:

Download, complete, and return the form listed below; you will receive a written response within ten (10) business days following receipt of your application.

*Not available to Temporary Licensed Social Workers.

Application for Special Status Privileges (PDF)


To Reactivate an Inactive Status License:

Only for those who previously applied and were approved for Inactive Status License. Download, complete, and return the form listed below. Once this is completed and the appropriate fee is enclosed with the application, we will reactivate your social work license.

*Not available to Temporary Licensed Social Workers.

Application for Special Status Privileges (PDF)
 

Completed applications must be mailed to the Board office:

WV Board of Social Work
PO Box 5459
Charleston, WV 25361