Board of Psychology - Apply For a New License

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Application Guidelines

The documents below explain the required steps to complete the application process for a psychology license, HSP certification, and a provisional psychology license. 

• Psychologist Permanent application process guidelines 
• Psychologist - Health Service Provider Certification
• Provisional Psychology application process guidelines 

Documents may be submitted electronically to the Board office. The Board’s fax number is 515-281-3121. Emailed documents should go to plpublic@idph.iowa.gov .

To expedite processing a new license request, take advantage of our secure online application.

1. To access the Online Services web site click on this link: https://ibplicense.iowa.gov
2. Select ‘Create an Account’ from left menu bar and follow the prompts on the screen to complete the process.

1. For questions regarding accounts call the State of Iowa Service Desk at 515-281-5703 or 800-532-1174 or view the ‘Creating Your Account Tutorial’
2. Make sure you write down all account information, you will need it every time you log in.

3. Once the account is created, go to Online Services and select ‘Sign In’ from the left menu bar
4. On the ‘My Profile’ page enter name and contact information, click ‘Submit’
5. On the ‘My Profile Update’ page, click ‘Confirm and Apply for a License’
6. On the ‘Apply for License’ page, select Board and License Type, click ‘Continue’
7. Complete the application questions.  All fields, even those which aren’t required at submission, should be completed.
8. Upload Attachment: Supporting documentation can be uploaded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Refer to the Application Guidelines above to determine if a document can be submitted by the applicant or must come directly from an outside agency. Note: attaching online is just an option.
9. Pay the bill now using MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American Express card.
   1. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your payment and a separate email confirming receipt of your application.

Applications are reviewed by Board staff as soon as possible, in the order received, typically within 2 – 3 weeks.

• Refer to the Application Guidelines above to determine what steps you can complete while awaiting review.
• Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email with an attached letter indicating what additional information is required to approve the license.

Application Rules

The rules below describe the application process for Psychologists.

• Licensure Rules - Chapter 240
• Fees Rules - Chapter 5

Scroll down in the Fees Rules to the name of this board to find the application fee

Exam Information

• Psychology Examination Information

Application for Exemption

Create an account, apply and pay online at: https://ibplicense.iowa.gov/ 

The rules for an exemption are located at https://idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Psychology/Laws-and-Rules (See 645--240.8) 

Conditional Prescribing Certificate

• Application for Conditional Prescribing Psychologist Certificate
• Training Director Instructions for Certification of Clinical and Practicum
• Training Director Certification for the Conditional Prescription Certificate
• Training Physician Certification Form for the Conditional Prescription Certificate

Forms for Printing

• Application Form - Provisional
• Organized Health Service Training Program Confirmation Form
• Supervision Report
• Supervisor Registration
• Supervisor Confirmation Form for HS

Application Forms

Due to COVID-19, paper applications will not be processed at this time.  Apply, renew, or reactivate online at https://ibplicense.iowa.gov   For questions about username and password, please call the State of Iowa Service Desk at 515-281-5703 or 800-532-1174.  For assistance with the online application contact 515-281-0254.