Regulation .03 Application Process for Licensure.

Complete and return the Board-approved application;

Submit an official transcript from an accredited educational institution awarding the highest degree attained in clinical marriage and family therapy or a related field;

Pay all applicable fees set forth in COMAR 10.58.02;

Submit to a criminal history background check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §17-501.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;

Be of good moral character; and

Be at least 18 years old.

Within 30 days after receipt of an application, the Board shall determine whether the application is complete;

If the Board determines that the application is not complete, the Board shall send a notice of deficiency to the applicant;

Upon receipt of the notice, the applicant shall correct the deficiency within 90 days, or other period specified in the notice;

If the applicant fails to correct the deficiency within the required period, the application may lapse and the applicant shall be required to:

If the Board determines that an applicant is eligible to take the required examinations, the Board shall send a notice of approval to the applicant;

Upon receipt of the approval notice, the applicant shall have 1 year from the date of the notice to take the examinations; and

If the applicant fails to take the examinations within 1 year from the date of the approval notice, the requirements set forth under §B(4) of this regulation shall apply.