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The ASWB Clinical exam registration fee is $260, paid to ASWB
after your state board authorizes you. Here’s the cost and process.
How much does the LCSW exam cost?
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| ASWB Clinical exam registration | $260 |
| State licensing fees | Vary by state (separate) |
Note that the $260 is the ASWB exam fee only — your state board charges its own application
and licensing fees on top.
How to register, step by step
- Apply to your state board and get approved to test (degree and hours verified).
- Register with ASWB and pay the $260 fee.
- Schedule your exam at a Pearson VUE test center.
- Test. 170 questions, 4 hours.
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Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).