Reinstatement of a Lapsed License

Before applying for licensure, please familiarize yourself with the general licensing policies.

An applicant for reinstatement of a Connecticut license that has lapsed due to nonrenewal shall arrange for the submission the following documentation directly to this office from the source:

Applications are only accepted online.  In order to submit your reinstatement application online, you will need to know your current user ID and password in DPH's system.  If you do not recall your user ID and password, you can use the recovery options as well as the 'Register' link.  If you use the 'Register' link, please disregard the language under 'PLEASE READ' and select 'NEXT' button at the bottom of the page.  On the next screen, you will need to match your first name, last name and the last 4 digits of your SSN and create a new password and validate your email address.  Once you are logged in, select 'Reinstatement Application' at the bottom left corner of the screen.  Please select this link to submit your online application.  The application fee is $125.

The applicant’s current curriculum vitae (CV) or synopsis of professional activity since completion of the applicant's master's degree (document upload during application);

Verification of completion of seven hours of continuing education  within the one-year period immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement (document upload during application);

Connecticut Department of Public Health

MSW Licensure

410 Capitol Ave., MS #12 APP

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134

Phone: (860) 509-7603

Email:  dph.counselorsteam@ct.gov