Regulatory Services Online Licensing System - Initial Application for Marriage and Family Therapists/Associates ONLY
Marriage and Family Therapist applicants may now apply for their initial licenses through the new Regulatory Services Online Licensing System. Select the link below to begin the online initial application process. When using the online service, initial license application fees may be paid only using a major credit card. Please review the requirements for licensure and the rules carefully to ensure that you qualify for licensure before submitting an application, as all fees submitted to the Board are non-refundable.
Apply for Your Initial License Online through the Regulatory Services Online Licensing System.
Once you submit an online application, your fees and information will be processed automatically and routed electronically to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Additional Information Required of Applicants for Marriage and Family Therapist License:
1. Official transcripts verifying all graduate level work and the award of a master's degree or doctorate degree must be submitted to the board. Official transcripts may be mailed to the board directly from the university. The applicant may also mail the transcripts in a sealed university envelope.
2. A Licensed Supervised Experience Verification Form (Form V) verifying completion of the supervised clinical experience must be completed and filed with the board. Submit Form VI, if applicable.
3. If you hold a license issued by another state, you must arrange for the other state to mail verification of your license, examination history, completion of supervision hours, completion of direct supervised clinical experience hours, complaints/disciplinary actions history, and status to the Texas board. We provide Form II to assist in this process; however, we accept verification on other board's forms, as well.
4. You must also submit proof of completion of the Jurisprudence Exam.
5. Additional documentation may be required.
Additional Information Required of Applicants for Marriage and Family Therapist Associate License:
1. Official transcripts verifying all graduate level work and the award of a master's or doctorate degree (if the degree has been awarded) must be submitted to the board. Official transcripts may be mailed to the board directly from the university. The applicant may also mail the transcripts in a sealed university envelope. If the graduate degree has not been awarded, the transcript must verify current enrollment. The applicant may also submit a letter from the university verifying current enrollment, course of study, and expected graduation date. Please submit the MFT Educational Equivalency Form (Form I), if applicable.
2. To sit for the national licensing exam, submit the MFT Examination Security Information Acknowledgement Form (Form VII) to the board.
3. You must also submit proof of completion of the Jurisprudence Exam.
4. Submit a Supervisory Agreement Form (Form III). This form is required for the issuance of an Associate license and must be approved by the board in order to practice as a LMFT Associate in Texas.
5. Additional documentation may be required.
Mail all required information listed above to the Texas board.