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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by Universal Licensure
AN ACT TO CREATE SECTION 73-50-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT MISSISSIPPI OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS SHALL ISSUE A LICENSE TO AN APPLICANT WHO ESTABLISHES RESIDENCE IN THIS STATE IF THE APPLICANT HOLDS A CURRENT LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING FROM ANOTHER STATE, HAS BEEN LICENSED BY THE OTHER STATE FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND SATISFIES CERTAIN OTHER CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE ISSUED TO THE APPLICANT WILL BE IN THE DISCIPLINE APPLIED FOR AND AT THE SAME PRACTICE LEVEL AS DETERMINED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARD: (Full statute)
Pre-application Requirements for Universal Licensure:
1. Valid LPC license, at the independent practice level, issued by another state
2. Out-of-state license in good standing, with no disciplinary action.
3. Proof of Mississippi Residency
4. Notarized Affidavit of eligibility.
Individuals applying for Universal Licensure should be prepared to submit with your application:
1. Verification of Licensure in Other Jurisdiction (link to Form D). You must have held this license from the occupational licensing board in the other state for at least one year.
2. Copy of original licensure file which includes supervision verification forms, transcript, and national exam scores. If the state will not forward a copy of your license file, then you must submit the documentation directly to the MS LPC Board as required.
3. Proof of Mississippi Residency. (see instructions for applying below)
4. Upload your Curriculum Vitae (C.V.).
5. Completion of Mississippi Pass/Fail Jurisprudence Examination (see instructions for applying below)
6. Notarized Affidavit of eligibility. (link to form)
7. Fingerprint Background Check. You will order a fingerprint card from the Board when you pay your application fee at the end of the application process and the card will be mailed to you along with instructions.
If you have met the pre-application requirements and want to begin your application for Universal Licensure/LPC, please print the PDF below for reference and follow the Instructions below.
Instructions for Applying for Licensed Professional Counselor by Universal – Print PDF
Are you ready to apply for Universal Licensure or Universal LPC? Yes
Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors
239 North Lamar Street
Suite 402
Jackson, MS 39201
Office: 601 359-1010
Email: info@lpc.ms.gov
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