Virginia Clinical Social Worker CE audits & penalties
What happens if a licensed clinical social worker misses CE requirements in Virginia, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
If no payment is received by the June 30 expiration date, the license automatically reflects expired status and the licensee cannot practice in Virginia. Late renewal of an LCSW requires the $90 renewal fee plus a $30 late fee and submission of CE certificates. Inactive status is available at one-half the annual renewal fee; reactivation is governed by 18VAC140-20-110. The board may grant a CE extension for good cause of up to one year upon written request before the renewal date, or an exemption for circumstances beyond the licensee's control (disability, military service, declared disasters).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: Virginia Board of Social Work
Related
- Full requirements: Virginia Clinical Social Worker CE requirements
- When it's due: Virginia Clinical Social Worker license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Virginia Clinical Social Worker CE category requirements
- What it costs: Virginia Clinical Social Worker license renewal fees
⚠️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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