Individuals accepted for licensure shall pay an initial licensure fee. This fee is based on the biennial cost of the license and must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.

1. A. Fee for initial licensure as a mental health counselor and associate marriage and family therapist is $75. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.
2. B. Fee for initial licensure as a professional mental health counselor is $150. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.
3. C. Fee for initial licensure as a clinical mental health counselor, a marriage and family therapist or an art therapist is $220. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.
4. D. Fee for initial licensure as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor, alcohol abuse counselor, drug abuse counselor is $150. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.
5. E. Fee for initial licensure as a substance abuse associate is $75. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.
6. F. Fee for initial licensure as a CEU Provider is $100. This fee must be paid in full before a license can be issued and is non-refundable.

[16.27.17.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.27.17.9 NMAC, 7/30/2024]