If you have never been licensed before and have never taken and passed the required national licensure examination, and you meet all the requirements for licensure as a Psychologist, choose the option for licensure by Examination on the application form. 

The following is a checklist of required documents for this application: 

• Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Download application>> 
• Registered for Fingerprint Background Check 
• Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable) 
  • Court Documents 
  • Letter of Explanation
  • Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline 
• Secure & Verifiable Document
• Affidavit of Citizenship
• Immigration Documents (If applicable)

Submit a non-refundable application fee of $100.

The submission of the above application, fee, background check registration and supporting documents only registers you with the Georgia Board of Examiners of Psychologists (the “Board”). The Board has teamed with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) for the complete processing of their applications for licensure by Examination, Exam Waiver and Endorsement. 

All additional required forms and supporting documents will be provided by ASPPB through this online application process. All required additional checklist items applicants will see on their online status account with the Board will be checked off by staff upon receipt of the completed ASPPB PLUS Application. 

If you hold a current, unencumbered Psychologist license in another state or jurisdiction and wish to apply for licensure in Georgia, choose licensure by Endorsement on the application form. 

The following is a checklist of required documents for this application: 

• Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Download application>> 
• Registered for Fingerprint Background Check
• Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable) 
  • Court Documents 
  • Letter of Explanation
  • Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline 
• Secure & Verifiable Document
• Affidavit of Citizenship
• Immigration Documents (If applicable)

Submit a non-refundable application fee of $100.

The submission of the above application, fee, background check registration and supporting documents only registers you with the Georgia Board of Examiners of Psychologists (the “Board”). The Board has teamed with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) for the complete processing of their applications for licensure by Examination, Exam Waiver and Endorsement. 

All additional required forms and supporting documents will be provided by ASPPB through this online application process. All required additional checklist items applicants will see on their online status account with the Board will be checked off by staff upon receipt of the completed ASPPB PLUS Application. 

Available Only to applicants for licensure by Examination or Exam Waiver in Georgia as a psychologist. 

If you desire a Provisional Permit to practice psychology in Georgia while you go through your post-doctoral supervised work experience and the process to obtain the full two-year renewable psychologist license - on the Application Initiation form you will check the Provisional license option in addition to the option for licensure by Examination or Exam Waiver. The Provisional Permit cannot be applied for as a stand-alone license, you must apply for both a license by Examination or Exam Waiver and a Provisional Permit together. One application, separate fees for each. 

The following is a checklist of required documents for this application: 

• Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Download application>> 
• Registered for Fingerprint Background Check
• Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable) 
  • Court Documents 
  • Letter of Explanation
  • Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline 
• Secure & Verifiable Document
• Affidavit of Citizenship
• Immigration Documents (If applicable)

Submit a non-refundable application fee of $100.  

The submission of the above application, fee, background check registration and supporting documents only registers you with the Georgia Board of Examiners of Psychologists (the “Board”). The Board has teamed with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) for the complete processing of their applications for licensure by Examination, Exam Waiver and Endorsement. 

All additional required forms and supporting documents will be provided by ASPPB through this online application process. All required additional checklist items applicants will see on their online status account with the Board will be checked off by staff upon receipt of the completed ASPPB PLUS Application. 

A Volunteer Service Psychologist license may be granted to persons who are retired from the practice of psychology or who have a current, unencumbered active license in another US state.. 

The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:

• Application for Volunteer Service licensure Download application>>
• Verification of License (Select State) 
• Notarized Volunteer Services Statement 
• Continuing Education Certificates 
• Continuing Education Report Form
• Registered for Fingerprint Background Check
• Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable) 
  • Court Documents 
  • Letter of Explanation
  • Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
• Secure & Verifiable Document
• Affidavit of Citizenship
• Immigration Documents (If applicable)

Currently there is only a Processing Fee ($10 for mailed in applications, and $5 for online applications), there is no application fee.

If you hold a current, unencumbered Psychologist license and do not intend to practice in Georgia and therefore do not intend to use the title Licensed Psychologist, you may request the license be placed in “Inactive” status by following the instructions below. 

The following is a checklist of required documents for this application: 

• Application for Inactive Status. Download Application>>

Submit a non-refundable application fee of $25.  

Psychologist licenses expire every two years on December 31st of even numbered years. Licenses must be renewed either online or by calling 404-424-9966 to request a paper renewal coupon be emailed to you. 

• To process your renewal, log in to your account on the Georgia Online Licensing site. 
• Click on the License Renewal button on the left-hand side of the page. Enter your login information.
• If you do not remember your login credentials, click on the link to reset for a “person” type license.
• Follow the instructions for online renewal specific for your license. 

• Submit a completed application along with the non-refundable renewal application fee of $250. 
• To avoid a late renewal penalty fee, be sure to renew before December 31st of even numbered years. The late renewal period is January 1st – 31st of odd numbered years. After January 31st of odd numbered years the license must be reinstated. 
• Late renewal period non-refundable renewal and penalty fee is $375.