New York Clinical Social Worker CE audits & penalties

What happens if a licensed clinical social worker misses CE requirements in New York, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Continuing education hours may not be carried over to subsequent registration periods. An LCSW is exempt from CE during the first 3-year registration period after licensure. (Late fees and reinstatement provisions were not verified from official sources.)Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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