Apply for Licensure
On January 1, 2025 the state of Minnesota passed the BCBA Lisencing Bill which requires anyone who wishes to practice applied behavior analysis and use the title of Behavior Analyst, to be licensed by the Minnesota Board of Psychology unless exempt under section 148.9987.
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Please see below for further information on:
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How to apply to become a lisenced behavior analyst
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Expected application fees
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Biennial license renewal

How to Apply
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Prior Requirements
Prior to applying for licensure:
1. Individuals must have current and active national certification as a board-certified behavior analyst issued by the certifying entity.
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or
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2. Has completed the equivalent requirements for certification by the certifying entity, including satisfactorily passing a psychometrically valid examination administered by a nationally accredited credentialing organization.
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File Application for Licensure
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Submit College Transcripts
Order your official college transcripts from your university's website and send your official transcripts to psychology.board@state.mn.us
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Request BACB Verification Letter
Go to the BACB website and request a verification letter.
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Send this letter to psychology.board@state.mn.us
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*Pay your invoice for your verification letter if notified. A link to the billing section can be found once you log into the BACB gateway.
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Complete Background Check
You will receive an email from criminal.background.check@state.mn.us with directions on how to find a fingerprinting location, documents to fill out, and what forms to mail in.
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Tips:
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Check with your local or county police department to set up a fingerprinting appointment.
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Check with your fingerprinting source to see if they provide a FD-258 card or if you will need to provide one.
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Mail your FD-258 card to:
Criminal Background Check Program
335 Randolph Ave, Suite 180
St. Paul, MN 55102
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Receive Your License
The Board of Psychology will review your application and supplementary documents.
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If your application for licensure is approved you will be issued your Behavior Analyst License through your email.
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If you have any questions regarding the licensure process send your emails to:
What to Expect: Application Fees
Application Process | Expected Fees |
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BACB Verification Letter | $25 |
Fingerprinting | $10 - $25 |
Background Check | $15 - $19 |
Application | $225 |