Applicants, other than those applying for licensure by credentials, must submit or cause to be submitted the following documentation to the board:

1. A. completed application;
2. B. two personal character references;
3. C. one 2" x 2" original photograph of the applicant taken within the preceding six months affixed to the application;
4. D. license fee as provided in Part 8;
5. E. official transcripts directly from the university or college or by other means approved by the board verifying a bachelors or masters degree in social work;
6. F. verification of supervision must be received directly from the supervisor or by other means approved by the board;
7. G. if currently or previously licensed in another state you must submit verification of licensure, which must be sent directly to the board by the issuing jurisdiction;
8. H. official exam scores; proof of passing the licensure exam must be received directly from the association of social work boards or from the jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed; and

9. I. verification the applicant has completed one of the following:

   1. (1) a three credit hour course in New Mexico cultures listed on the applicants transcripts;
   2. (2) a board approved course, workshop or seminar in New Mexico cultures;
   3. (3) proof of previously passing the New Mexico cultural examination.
10. J. proof of passing the jurisprudence examination with a grade of no less than seventy percent;
11. K. provide proof of any disqualifying criminal convictions as defined in 16.63.13.9 NMAC.

[16.63.3.8 NMAC – Rp, 16.63.3.8 NMAC, 3/13/2022]