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Licensure, Provisional Licensure & Registration – Frequently Asked Questions

While many questions can be answered by reviewing NRS 641 and NAC 641, applicants are welcome to contact the Board Office for additional assistance.

Licensure as a Psychologist

Q: What is required for licensure?

The Board offers licensure for Psychologists and provisional licensure and registration for three training-level positions.

Psychologist Licensure Requirements

Pursuant to NRS 641.170, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Education

  • A doctoral degree from an APA-accredited doctoral program, or one deemed substantially equivalent.

  • If the program is not APA-accredited, the applicant is responsible for demonstrating equivalency in accordance with NAC 641.061 and NAC 641.062.

Supervised Training

  • A total of 2 years of supervised training, consisting of:

    • 2,000 hours of predoctoral training, and

    • 1,750 hours of postdoctoral training (NAC 641.080).

Examinations

  • EPPP Part 1 (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology):

    • Required for licensure.

    • Applicants who previously passed the EPPP for licensure in another jurisdiction are not required to retake it for Nevada.

  • EPPP Part 2 is required for applicants who:

    • Did not graduate from an APA-accredited doctoral program, and

    • Are not currently licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction, or have been licensed for less than five years.

  • The required passing score for both EPPP Part 1 and Part 2 is 500.

  • Nevada State Jurisprudence and Ethics Exam:

    • Required for all applicants for licensure.

    • Passing score: 75%.

How do I begin the licensure process?

Applicants must complete the Applicant Screening Form, located in the LICENSING section under Psychologist Licensure on the Board’s website.

Abbreviated Application Pathway

An abbreviated application process may be available for applicants who:

  • Have held a psychology license in good standing for 20 or more years, and/or

  • Hold a CPQ, ABPP, or NRHSPP credential.

To begin this process, submit the Applicant Screening Form along with the $150 non-refundable application fee.

Provisional Licensure and Registration (Training-Level Positions)

The Board offers provisional licensure and registration as a:

  • Psychological Trainee (registration)

  • Psychological Intern (provisional licensure)

  • Psychological Assistant (provisional licensure)

All registration categories are training-level positions and require supervision by a Nevada-licensed psychologist who meets the requirements of NAC 641.1519.

To begin the registration process, submit the appropriate application located in the LICENSING section along with the $150 non-refundable application fee. 

*Approval of a provisional licensure or registration application does not guarantee licensure in Nevada.

Examinations

Q: Will the EPPP Part 2 be required for licensure?

Yes, for licensure applicants who:

  • Did not attend an APA-accredited doctoral program, and

  • Are not actively licensed in another jurisdiction, or have been licensed for less than five years.

Q: How does the EPPP Part 2 differ from the State Exam?

  • EPPP Part 2 assesses clinical competency.

  • The Nevada State Exam focuses on jurisprudence (Nevada laws and regulations) and professional ethics.

Q: What is the Nevada State Exam? Is it required?

Yes. All licensure applicants must pass the Nevada State Jurisprudence and Ethics Exam.

Q: When and where is the State Exam offered?

The exam is an online, open-book examination with a proctoring component. Applicants must apply to schedule the exam.

Q: Are there limits on exam attempts?

Yes.

  • Applicants who fail once or twice may retake the exam.

  • Applicants who fail three times must obtain Board approval for a fourth attempt.

  • An applicant who fails a fourth attempt will be denied licensure and must wait 18 months before reapplying (NAC 641.112).

Registered Psychological Assistants may apply to take the State Exam only after completing 1,400 of the required 1,750 postdoctoral hours.

Q: What is the cost of the State Exam?

  • $200 per exam attempt.

  • Fees are evaluated each biennium and are subject to change.

Fees and Renewal

Q: What is the cost of biennial license renewal?

  • Psychologists: $650

Renewal occurs at the end of each even-numbered year. The online renewal portal opens no later than October 1 of each even-numbered year.

Q: How can fees be paid?

Fees may be paid by:

  • Check or money order mailed to the Board Office, or

  • Credit card via PayPal (additional service fees apply).

To pay online, request a PayPal invoice by emailing nbop.admin@govmail.state.nv.us.

Q: Are postdated checks accepted?

No. Postdated checks will be returned.

Training, Supervision, and Continuing Education

Q: How many supervised training hours are required?

  • 2,000 predoctoral hours

  • 1,750 postdoctoral hours (NAC 641.080)

Q: Should supervision logs be submitted quarterly?

Yes. Quarterly submission allows the Board to monitor progress and advise registrants of upcoming requirements.

Q: How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for renewal?

Psychologists must complete 30 CE hours during each biennium, including:

  • At least 6 hours in ethics and professional standards

  • At least 2 hours in evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness

  • At least 6 hours in cultural competency

No more than 15 hours may be completed via approved distance learning (NAC 641.007). Live online courses qualify as face-to-face when the instructor is available in real time.

Licensees newly licensed within the biennium are not required to complete CE hours for their first renewal.

PLUS Application

Q: What is the PLUS application?

The Psychology Licensure Universal System (PLUS) is an online application managed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). It also functions as a credentials bank and is accepted by multiple jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada.

Application Processing Timeframes

Processing times vary based on education, training background, and applicant responsiveness:

  • APA-accredited programs: approximately 2–10 months

  • Non-APA-accredited programs: approximately 3 months to 1 year, due to equivalency review requirements

  • ABPP, CPQ, or NRHSPP applicants: approximately 2–6 months

Telepsychology

Q: What is Nevada law regarding telepsychology?

A psychologist may provide telehealth services to individuals located in Nevada only if they hold:

  • A valid Nevada psychology license, or

  • A PSYPACT authorization (NRS 629.515, NRS 641.027, NRS 641.227).

Additional Questions

Q: Can psychological services be provided at the master’s level?

No. NRS 641.027 requires psychologists to hold a doctoral degree.

Q: What if I attended a non-APA-accredited doctoral program?

Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Board’s Application Tracking Equivalency and Mobility (ATEAM) Committee. Determinations of substantial equivalency are based on the individual applicant, not the institution, in accordance with NAC 641.061 and NAC 641.062.