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The Board of Psychology is responsible for licensing and regulating psychologists, provisional psychologists and limited license psychologists in Florida.

Applicants who received their education outside of the United States or Canada and who apply using one of the examination methods are required to submit the following items. You may refer to the application instructions for a complete list of the required items for each application method.

  • Foreign educated applicants must have their educational credentials evaluated by a credentials evaluation service acceptable to the Board of Psychology in addition to the criteria of Rule 64B19-11.0035, F.A.C. A list of approved evaluation services is available in the application instructions.

  • If you were awarded your degree from an institution outside of the United States or Canada, a letter of APA comparability of your program is required. You may refer to Rule 64B19-11.0035, F.A.C. for details.

How to Apply for Licensure

Submit a completed application, fees and all required supporting documents to the Board office.

The application package contains additional information regarding the application, the fees, other required documentation, and special testing accommodations due to ADA or religious conflict issues and examination information.