1. a) An applicant for a license as an associate licensed marriage and family therapist shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, that includes the following:

   1. 1) Verification, on forms provided by the Division, that the applicant has completed the education requirements defined in Section 1283.30.
   2. 2) The required license fee set forth in Section 1283.95(a)(2).

   3. 3) If applicable, certification on forms provided by the Division from the state or territory of the United States in which the applicant was originally licensed and the state in which the applicant is currently licensed stating:

      1. A) The time during which the applicant was licensed in that jurisdiction, including the date of the original issuance of the license;
      2. B) A description of the examination in that jurisdiction; and
      3. C) Whether the file on the applicant contains any record of disciplinary actions taken or pending.
2. b) A license for an associate licensed marriage and family therapist shall be valid for 5 years. The license may not be renewed.

3. c) When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure shall be requested to:

   1. 1) Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or
   2. 2) Appear for an interview before the Board to explain the relevance or sufficiency, clarify information or clean up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 12727, effective August 9, 2024)