# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 58 — Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

### Chapter 01 — General Regulations

#### Regulation .06 Certification and Licensure.

*COMAR 10.58.01.06*

A. The Board shall:

  (1) Issue a certificate or license number to an applicant who has met the requirements as set forth under this subtitle; and

  (2) Provide licensure, certification, or trainee status verification:

    (a) On the Board's website; and

    (b) From the Board's office.

B. Renewal — Certified Professional Counselor.

  (1) To renew as a certified professional counselor, the applicant shall:

    (a) Complete a Board-approved renewal application;

    (b) Pay the required application fee set forth in COMAR 10.58.02; and

    (c) Attest to completion of continuing education activities as specified in COMAR 10.58.05.05 and .06.

  (2) The Board may not:

    (a) Renew the certification of any certified professional counselor who fails to complete all requirements for renewal before the expiration date of the current certification; or

    (b) Reinstate the certification of a certified professional counselor who has failed to renew for any reason.