Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)-By Endorsement
Application by Endorsement
This application is for individuals who hold, or have held, an active, unrestricted, independent, equivalent marriage and family therapy license in another jurisdiction.
Requirements for Application:
- Comparable License: Hold, or have held, an active, unrestricted, independent, equivalent marriage and family therapy license in another jurisdiction.
Follow these steps to apply for Licensure by Endorsement
Step 1. Read:
- Laws regarding the Practice of Counseling in the state of Virginia.
- Regulations regarding the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy in the state of Virginia.
- LMFT Licensure Process Handbook . This handbook provides detailed information about the required documents and process to obtain a license.
Step 2. Gather & Request Supporting Documentation:
- Review the Application Instructions for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by Endorsement for the documents needed to submit with your online application.
- Gather and request the necessary documents.
Step 3. Apply:
Do not start the online application until you have requested or obtained the applicable documents from Step 2. Submitting incomplete applications will delay the review and approval process.
Begin the Online Application:
- Register for an Account or Login if you have an existing account.
- Select Initial Application from the menu.
- Select ‘Counseling’ as the Profession.
- Select 'Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist' as the License Type.
- Select ‘Endorsement’ as the Obtained by Method.
- Click ‘Start Application’.
Complete the Required Fields.
Step 4. Upload Documentation:
Within the online application portal, upload the applicable documentation. PDF file format is preferred.
The following are possible documents you may be required to upload within the online application portal:
Step 5. Pay the Fee Online:
Within the online application portal, pay the application fee.
- The fee for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is $175.00.
- All fees are nonrefundable.
Step 6. Wait for Board Approval: (up to 30 days from complete application)
- You will receive automated emails from coun@dhp.virginia.gov with your application status.
- You can also visit the Online Checklist to view the status of your application.
- If your name or address changes prior to receiving your license, notify the Board as soon as possible in writing by submitting the Name/Address Change Form.
- Contact the Board with any questions: coun@dhp.virginia.gov or TEL: (804) 367-4610.
