For 2018:
Who can apply online?
1) Any initial applicant who is applying under a qualifying license, certification or registration;
2) Any individual whose CDE® credential expired prior to 12/31/2013 who is applying under a qualifying license, certification or registration;
3) Any current CDE® who can document meeting the renewal practice requirement; and
4) Any individual whose CDE® credential expired between 12/31/2013 and 12/31/2017 who can document meeting the renewal practice requirement.

Who cannot apply online, but is welcome to apply using the paper application?
1) Any initial applicant who is applying under an advanced degree in social work or pre-approved through the Unique Qualifications Pathway;
2) Any individual whose CDE® credential expired prior to 12/31/2013 who is applying under a qualifying advanced degree in social work;
3 Any current CDE® who CANNOT document meeting the renewal practice requirement; and
4) Any individual whose CDE® credential expired between 12/31/2013 and 12/31/2017 who CANNOT document meeting the renewal practice requirement.

NOTE: CDEs and any individuals with expired CDE® credentials who wish to apply for the Examination online will want to have their certificate/CDE number available prior to starting the application process. This eight digit number can be found on the NCBDE certificate or wallet card. Individuals may also contact the NCBDE national office, 877-239-3233, 847-228-9795 or info@ncbde.org (include name, last 4 digits of social security number, and mailing address information) to obtain their CDE numbers.

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