Renewal Period: August 15 - October 15, 2026

Alabama licenses must be renewed annually by October 15.  The 2027 online renewal period IS NOW OPEN.

Renew Online - RECOMMENDED

CLICK HERE TO RENEW A LICENSE ONLINE

 

Online renewal is the Board's preferred method of renewal.  It is the most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective method for processing your renewal.

Online renewal fees may be paid by credit or debit card through the Board's online renewal system. Online renewal allows your information and payment to be submitted directly to the Board without the delays associated with mailing and manual processing.

Paper renewal forms and checks, money orders, and cashier's checks should be submitted only when online renewal is not possible.  Mail delivery times are outside the Board's control, and paper submissions require additional processing time.  Mailing a renewal close to the deadline may result in the renewal not being received or processed by October 15.  Renewal forms for mailing can be found below.  Checks, money orders, and cashier's checks should be made payable to the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology.

Do not wait until the deadline to renew.

 

BEFORE YOU RENEW: Complete your CE

Continuing Education must be completed and entered in the Licensee Portal before completing your license renewal: Link to Licensee Portal

CE Requirements:

  • Licensed Psychologists:  20 CE hours annually
  • Licensed Psychological Technicians: 10 CE hours annually

For 2027 renewal, report qualifying CE activities completed between October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026.

Enter these activities under: CEU Year 2026

After submitting each CE activity, confirm that it appears in your Licensee Portal before proceeding with renewal.

Do not send CE certificates to the Board unless requested. Retain your certificates for your records and for a possible audit.  The current Licensees page likewise directs licensees to submit CE details through the portal and retain certificates rather than sending them to the Board.

HOW TO RENEW

  1. Complete and Enter Your CE - Log into the Licensee Portal and enter all required Continuing Education activities.
  2. Renew Online - Beginning August 15, 2026, access the online renewal system from the Board's website and complete the renewal application.
  3. Pay the Required Renewal Fees - Submit the applicable fees as part of the online renewal process.
  4. Confirm Completion - Make sure your renewal application and payment have been successfully submitted.
  5. Finish Before October 15 - All renewal requirements must be competed no later than October 15, 2026.
  6. Psychological Technicians - Submit required supervision documentation to the Board Office by email, if applicable.

IMPORTANT: OCTOBER 15 IS THE DEADLINE

October 15, 2026 is the annual license renewal deadline.  Failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve a licensee of the responsibility to renew on time.  The Board sends renewal notices as a courtesy, and licensees remain responsible for maintaining current contact information and completing renewal by the deadline.

A license that is not renewed by October 15 becomes Lapsed.  A licensee with a Lapsed license may not practice psychology in Alabama unless working in an exempt setting.  Late fees also apply.

Do not rely on a postmark. If you choose to submit a paper renewal, allow sufficient time for the completed form and payment to arrive at the Board Office before the deadline.  The safest and most timely option is to renew online.

IF YOUR LICENSE LAPSES

If your license is not renewed by October 15:

  • Your license becomes Lapsed.
  • You may not continue practicing unless you are working (as an employee) in an exempt setting.
  • Outstanding renewal requirements must be completed.
  • Applicable late fees must be paid.
  • Continuing Education requirements must be satisfied.

Lapsed License?  Do not use the regular online renewal process without first reviewing the instructions for a Lapsed license.  Contact the Board Office for reinstatement instructions and the total amount due.  Late fees apply.

NOT PLANNING TO PRACTICE?  CONSIDER INACTIVE STATUS

If you do not intent to practice psychology in Alabama during the upcoming licensure year, you may request Inactive Status before October 15.  Inactive status is not the same as renewing an active license.

While your license is Inactive:

  • You may not practice psychology in Alabama.
  • You may not use the title "Licensed Psychologist" or "Licensed Psychological Technician" in Alabama.
  • You must complete the required annual continuing process and pay a fee to maintain Inactive status.
  • Continuing Education is not required while maintaining Inactive Status; however, CE is required to return to Active Status.

NOT-Renewing?

If you do not intend to renew your license, including because you have retired from practice, you must notify the Board of your election of Non-Renewal by completing and submitting the Annual License Renewal Form and indicating "Do Not Renew".  The form must be completed in full, signed and dated, and received by the Board by October 15.  Please email your Non-Renewal form to psychology.board@psychology.alabama.gov.

RETURNING FROM INACTIVE STATUS?

Do not complete a standard Active renewal if you are currently on Inactive Status and wish to resume practice.

To return to Active Status, follow the Board's Reinstatement to Active Status procedures.  The Board current requires the reinstatement form, current annual renewal and CE fee, and proof of the previous year's CE requirements.

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