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When to File Application by Reciprocity
Complete the Application for Psychologist Licensure by Reciprocity if you hold a current Psychologist license in another state AND at least one of the following statements is true:
- You have practiced continuously for at least two years or
- You hold a Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology ( CPQ) or
- You are credentialed by the National Registry of Health Service Providers in Psychology (NRHSPP).
If you don’t meet the criteria above, complete the Application for Psychologist Licensure by Examination.
Requirements for All Applicants
- Enclose the non-refundable processing fee by check or money order made payable to the "State of Delaware.”
- Complete the Criminal History Record Check Authorization form to request state and federal criminal background checks. Follow the instructions on the authorization form to arrange to be fingerprinted.
- Arrange for the Board office to receive a verification of licensure in good standing from each state that you hold (or have ever held) a license, sent directly to the Board office.
Other documentation required depends on whether you hold Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology ( CPQ) or you are credentialed by the National Registry of Health Service Providers in Psychology (NRHSPP):
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THEN… |
You currently hold a CPQ or you are credentialed by the NRHSPP |
Submit your CPQ or NRHSP verification (whichever pertains to you). |
You do not hold a CPQ and you are not credentialed by the NRHSPP |
- Arrange for the Board office to receive an o fficial transcript showing that you have earned a doctoral degree from a psychological studies program specifically designed to train and prepare psychologists. A doctoral degree from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) meets this requirement.
- If your program is not APA-accredited, submit course descriptions (e.g., course catalog) and complete the Evaluation of Coursework form to assist the Board in evaluating your program. This documentation is required in addition to the official transcript and must show that your program meets the criteria in Sections 6.1.1.2.1 - 6.1.1.2.10.4 of the Board’s Rules and Regulations .
- Arrange for the Board office to receive your EPPP scores sent from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) directly to the Board office . To obtain a score report, see www.asppb.org.
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