Requirements by state / Maine
Maine social work continuing education requirements
What the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Checked Read on October 8, 2026
Read from the board’s own source. What follows was read on October 8, 2026 in the source named on this page. Rules change, and the board decides: confirm before you rely on it.
LSW, LMSW, LCSW
Licensed Social Worker · Licensed Master Social Worker · Licensed Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 25 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 4 hours |
| Family or intimate partner violence Once; required at renewal since January 1, 2020. | 12 hours, once |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
LSX
Licensed Social Worker Conditional
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 25 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 6 hours |
| Family or intimate partner violence Once; required at renewal since January 1, 2020. | 12 hours, once |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
- Who decides
- Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LSW, LMSW, LCSW, LSX
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Source
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- Reminder to all licensed social workers regarding continuing education requirements Board Rules, chapter 14
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