Social Workers · Maine · Continuing education
Maine Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LMSW/LSW: 25 contact hours every 2 years, including 12 h domestic violence (once), 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- LSW-conditional: 25 contact hours every 2 years, including 12 h domestic violence (once), 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maine LCSW/LMSW/LSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 25contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- In-person or virtual seminars, workshops, institutes, academic courses, in-service training (at least 15 h with immediate instructor interaction); max 10 h combined from non-interactive activities and teaching/writing/independent study
- Audits & records
- Attestation subject to audit under OPOR rules Chapter 13; keep documentation for the two most recent CE certifications.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violenceOne-time 12 hours of coursework in family or intimate partner violence (required for renewal since Jan 1, 2020; counts toward CE) | 12 | once |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawSocial work ethics | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses expire biennially on December 31 or at other times designated by the Commissioner (32 M.R.S. §7060). CE in the preceding biennial license term.
Source: www.maine.gov · 02-416 CMR Chapter 14; 32 M.R.S. §7060 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Maine LSW-conditional CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 25contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- In-person or virtual seminars, workshops, institutes, academic courses, in-service training (at least 15 h with immediate instructor interaction); max 10 h combined from non-interactive activities and teaching/writing/independent study
- Audits & records
- Attestation subject to audit under OPOR rules Chapter 13; keep documentation for the two most recent CE certifications.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violenceOne-time 12 hours of coursework in family or intimate partner violence (required for renewal since Jan 1, 2020; counts toward CE) | 12 | once |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawSocial work ethics | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licensed social worker-conditional: also 6 of 25 hours in psychosocial assessment (no topic code). Licenses expire biennially on December 31 or at other times designated by the Commissioner (32 M.R.S. §7060). CE in the preceding biennial license term.
Source: www.maine.gov · 02-416 CMR Chapter 14; 32 M.R.S. §7060 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Maine?
Use the license lookup of the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure (maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/state-board-social-worker-licensure); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do social workers need in Maine?
LCSW/LMSW/LSW: 25 contact hours every 2 years. LSW-conditional: 25 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Maine?
LCSW/LMSW/LSW: Domestic violence — 12 h (once); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal). LSW-conditional: Domestic violence — 12 h (once); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Maine?
LCSW/LMSW/LSW: In-person or virtual seminars, workshops, institutes, academic courses, in-service training (at least 15 h with immediate instructor interaction); max 10 h combined from non-interactive activities and teaching/writing/independent study. LSW-conditional: In-person or virtual seminars, workshops, institutes, academic courses, in-service training (at least 15 h with immediate instructor interaction); max 10 h combined from non-interactive activities and teaching/writing/independent study.
How do social workers report CE in Maine?
LCSW/LMSW/LSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LSW-conditional: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Maine?
LCSW/LMSW/LSW: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). LSW-conditional: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).