Directions for Renewing a Professional Service License for School Counseling

  1. There are two options for Professional Service License (PSL) renewals: 
    1. Option 1: Renew a PSL
      1. 4 credits (or 2 renewal credits if the applicant holds a doctor’s or specialist’s degree)
      2. Current mandatory reporter training for child abuse.
    2. Option 2: Advanced Degree/10 years of experience 
      1. Official transcripts showing the master’s degree or a note stating that the applicant already holds a license that required a master’s degree (the applicant can write this note themselves)
      2. Verification of at least 10 years of licensed K-12 experience in education in the form of a letter on school letterhead from an administrator or school HR department.
      3. Current mandatory reporter training for child abuse.
  2. Go to the Apply webpage under Educator Licensure.
    1. Have your folder number ready if you already hold a license.
    2. Use the License Search if you are unsure of your folder number or unsure if you have one. 
  3. From the Apply webpage, select either:

    1. Create a new account (if you have never used our online application system) 

      or 

    2. Log In (if you already have an account) 
  4. Once you have created an account or logged in, select New Application or Renew.
  5. Confirm your profile information and select Next
  6. Select Renew Existing License
  7. Select the License you are renewing: Professional Service License
  8. Select Application Type:
    1. Advanced Degree and 10 Years’ Experience
    2. Renew Professional Service License 
  9. The system will now have you
    1. Agree to creating an application, read through the instructions and scroll to the red X’s.
    2. Complete a checklist
    3. Upload the required documents.
    4. Pay the fees/Submit application.