1. (a) To obtain a genetic counselor license, an applicant shall submit:

   1. (1) An online application through the CalGenetic Portal at: https://calgenetic.cdph.ca.gov.

      1. (A) Legal name;
      2. (B) Date of birth;
      3. (C) Social Security Number;
      4. (D) Physical address;
      5. (E) Telephone number;
      6. (F) Email address.

      7. (G) Education Documentation, including:

         1. 1. A statement of education history;
         2. 2. A copy of the degree or official transcripts;
      8. (H) Proof of Identity, consisting of a valid state issued identification or driver's license or passport.
      9. (I) Out-of-State Genetic Counselor Licenses, if applicable, including copies of any valid licenses issued by other states.
      10. (J) One passport-style photograph measuring 2 inches by 2 inches, taken within two months prior to the application submission date.

      11. (K) Certification documentation, consisting of either:

          1. 1. A copy of current certification as a genetic counselor by the ABGC if certified in 1993 or thereafter or by the ABMG if certified prior to 1993; or
          2. 2. A copy of current certification as a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) medical geneticist by the ABMG; and

      The application shall include:

   2. (2) A copy of the completed Request for Live Scan Service form for background clearance through the California Department of Justice; and
   3. (3) A license fee payment submitted directly through the CalGenetic Portal in the amount of $300.00, or by generating a printable payment coupon through the Portal for mailing with payment to the Genetic Disease Screening Program.
2. (b) A temporary genetic counselor licensee applying for a genetic counselor license shall provide the Department the documentation required in subsection (a) above, with the exception of the completed Request for Live Scan Service form, and a license fee payment of $300.00.
3. (c) Any license issued under this Section shall be valid for a three-year period from the date of issue by the Department, unless at any time during that period it is revoked.
4. (d) An application submitted under this Section is considered complete when all documents, information, and fees required to be submitted on or with the application are received and approved by the Department.
5. (e) Should the applicant receive notification that the application is not complete, the applicant shall submit the information and/or documents specified in the notification within 30 calendar days of the date of notification, or the application will be denied.
6. (f) There shall be a $30.00 fee for replacement of a genetic counselor license identification card. Requests for a replacement identification card must be submitted online through the CalGenetic Portal.
7. (g) All payments for the Genetic Counseling Licensure Program shall be submitted via the CalGenetic Portal or by generating a printable payment coupon through the Portal for mailing with payment, to the Genetic Disease Screening Program.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 124977, 124980, 124981, 124982, 131052 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 124980, 124981, 124982 and 124996, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 6301.1-6301.9) and section filed 2-11-2013 as an emergency; operative 2-11-2013 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d). Submitted to OAL by agency for filing and printing only pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977 (Register 2013, No. 7). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(2), these regulations shall remain in effect until revised or repealed by the department.

2. Statement of Compliance pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(1) as to 2-11-2013 order filed 10-31-2013. Exempt from OAL review pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(2). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2013, No. 44).

3. Amendment filed 2-19-2026 as a deemed emergency exempt from OAL review pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(1); operative 2-19-2026 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(1)(E). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d) (Register 2026, No. 8). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(2)(B), these regulations shall remain in effect until revised or repealed by the department.