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NBCC administers the licensure examinations used by all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. Each state counselor licensure board administers the application processes and procedures in accordance with state law, including determining the requirements to sit for the examination. NBCC enforces those requirements when registering candidates for testing. If you have any questions regarding the licensure process, please contact your state licensure board.
State licensure application processes vary. Your state may specifically require the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE). Some states require both examinations or allow you to choose which examination you will take. The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) has created a directory of state licensure board information to assist you in gathering important information and submitting the correct examination registration.
To register for an examination for the purposes of state licensure create or log in to your Credentialing Gateway account to begin the process. Once registered, you will receive an email from Pearson VUE, our exam site host, with information about scheduling your exam.
