Minnesota Legislature
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
Minnesota Administrative Rules
5300.0200 PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION FOR STATE LMFT LICENSURE.
Subpart 1.
Information required.
To be eligible for licensure, an applicant must submit to the board the information in items A to E.
A.
The applicant must submit evidence of having passed the national examination in part 5300.0240, subpart 3.
B.
The applicant must submit a completed, notarized application for licensure on a form provided by the board. The application must include an affirmation by the applicant that the statements in the application are true and correct to the best knowledge of the applicant and an agreement by the applicant that the applicant will conduct all professional activities as a licensed marriage and family therapist according to the code of ethics in part 5300.0350.
C.
The applicant must submit the required, nonrefundable application for licensure fee specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 148B.17, subdivision 2, made payable to the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
D.
The applicant must submit completed forms provided by the board, verifying the applicant's postgraduate, supervised experience, conforming to the requirements of part 5300.0150, subpart 6, or 5300.0155, subpart 5.
E.
The applicant must submit two endorsements attesting to the applicant's professional and ethical character. The endorsements must be completed and signed by individuals who meet the requirements for endorser under part 5300.0230, subparts 1 and 2. The endorsements must be on forms provided by the board.
Subp. 2.
Verification of information; board's powers.
The board has authority to verify the authenticity of the information in the application for licensure and to require the applicant to provide verification.
Subp. 2a.
Time requirements.
An applicant's file shall be closed if the applicant fails to complete the application for licensure and provide all information required within six months from the date the board receives the application or requests additional information from the applicant. An application for licensure submitted following closure of a prior file is considered a new application for licensure and must be accompanied by the fee for application for licensure as specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 148B.17, subdivision 2.
Subp. 3.
Denial of application for licensure.
An applicant who fails to meet all the requirements in subpart 1 shall be denied licensure. An applicant who is denied licensure shall be informed in writing of the denial and the reasons for it. An application for licensure submitted following denial is considered a new application for licensure and must be accompanied by the fee for application for licensure specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 148B.17, subdivision 2.
History:
15 SR 1782; 41 SR 87
Published Electronically:
August 4, 2016
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes