Regulatory Services Online Licensing System - Initial Application for Marriage and Family Therapists/Associates ONLY
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists must 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.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists must now apply online for their initial license through our new system.
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 must be submitted to the agency. Official transcripts may be mailed to the agency directly from the university. The applicant may also mail the transcripts in a sealed university envelope.
2. A Supervised Experience Documentation Form verifying completion of the pre and post-graduate internship must be completed and filed with the agency.
3. A References Form must be completed and submitted to the agency, along with three letters of reference. References must meet the guidelines set out in the board rules.
4. If you hold a license issued by another state, you must arrange for the other state to mail verification of your license and examination history and status to this agency. We provide Form II to assist in this process; however we accept verification on other board's forms, as well.
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 degree (if the degree has been awarded) must be submitted to the agency. Official transcripts may be mailed to the agency 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.
2. A Supervisory Agreement Form must be completed, signed by the applicant and by the supervisor, and submitted to the agency.
3. A References Form must be completed and submitted to the agency, along with three letters of reference. References must meet the guidelines set out in the board rules.
Mail all required information listed above to our office.