LCSW practice across state lines · District of Columbia · 2026
Social Work Compact in District of Columbia: clinical social worker routes
Watch item · verified July 23, 2026
No enacted Social Work Compact route in District of Columbia — and the compact is not issuing anywhere yet.
- Full state license
- $500-$1,500
District of Columbia is not in the 35-state enacted list modeled here. Separately, the Commission is not accepting multistate-license applications in any state, so there is no usable compact route today.
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Last verified July 23, 2026. Informational only — state boards and compact commissions control eligibility, timing, fees, and scope.
Working routes into District of Columbia
Full state license
$500-$1,500Board-specific eligibility and issuance are required. This is a planning fallback when no modeled compact privilege or telehealth registration covers the state; confirm requirements and fees before filing.
Timeline: Commonly 8-16+ weeks depending on state board, background checks, transcripts, and verifications.
District of Columbia Social Work Compact FAQ
Can an LCSW use the Social Work Compact to practice in District of Columbia?
No. District of Columbia has not enacted the compact in this ruleset, and the Commission is not issuing multistate licenses anywhere yet.
What can a clinical social worker do to reach District of Columbia patients now?
Pursue a full District of Columbia license ($500-$1,500) until the Social Work Compact begins issuing multistate licenses.
How long does a full District of Columbia license take?
Commonly 8-16+ weeks depending on state board, background checks, transcripts, and verifications.
Sources
Ruleset last verified July 23, 2026.
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District of Columbia for other professions
- PSYPACT in District of Columbia
- Counseling Compact in District of Columbia
- Nurse Licensure Compact in District of Columbia
Other states with the same status (no compact route)
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Route inputs
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This landing starts with Social Work Compact, but the run still compares compact, registration, and full license routes.
Ranked output
Costed route table
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Use the profession and states selected above. The demo walks through one representative clinician’s route table: modeled options, source dates, estimated costs and checks still needed. Request a follow-up to agree the walkthrough; no roster upload or bulk processing is available.
Demo scope: LCSW / LICSW · Home: California · Patient states: District of Columbia. Use “Rank routes” above to see the current example. A checklist or route table does not determine professional eligibility.