Marriage and Family Therapist

Application for Licensure

Application and renewal methods are listed below. Select the corresponding "Key Steps" link to view requirements. You may be asked to provide additional information during application submission or in your LicensE due diligence checklist once your application has been reviewed. All requirements originate in Wisconsin statutes and administrative code. (Renewal Key Steps, forms, and information are located at the bottom of the page.)

METHOD	DESCRIPTION	IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MFT Training License	A marriage and family therapist training license is required to accumulate supervised practice hours for full marriage and family therapist licensure.	MFT Training License Key Steps
MFT Initial License by Exam	This application method is most relevant to MFT training license holders now applying for full MFT licensure.	MFT License-Exam Key Steps
MFT Temporary License	A temporary license application is not a stand-alone application. It is available to Licensure by Exam applicants.	MFT Temporary License Key Steps
MFT Reciprocal License	Application by reciprocity is available to individuals currently licensed in another state or jurisdiction with licensure requirements substantially equivalent to requirements in Wisconsin.	MFT Reciprocal License Key Steps
MFT/IT Temporary Act 10 License	MFTs or MFTs-in-Training credentialed in good standing in another state may apply for a temporary credential to provide services in Wisconsin while a Wisconsin application for a permanent credential is pending.	MFT/IT Act 10 Temporary License Key Steps
Psychometric Testing	Marriage and family therapists may add a psychometric testing specialty to their credentials.	MFT Psychometric Testing Specialty Key Steps

Forms	See Key Steps for forms required for your selected application method.
2238	Marriage and Family Therapist Curriculum Requirements Form
2571	Employment Form for Supervised Marriage and Family Therapy Practice
2574	Marriage and Family Therapist Supervised Practice Experience Form
1972	Marriage and Family Therapists Certificate of Professional Education Form
2921MFT	Application to Renew A Marriage and Family Therapist Training License
2021-A102	Health Care Employer Notification for 2021 Wis. Act 10 Temporary Credential
2579	Affidavit of Supervisor in Support of Application to Engage in Psychometric Testing

Form Number	The following forms may be required if applicable to your circumstances. Forms listed as optional are not required.
2829	Malpractice Suits or Claims (Submit if applicable.)
2252	Convictions and Pending Charges (Submit if applicable. New credentials only.)
3217	Application for Fee Reduction (Optional)
3085	Application for Predetermination (OPTIONAL - Submit ONLY if you have been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal or state law in this state or any other and you desire a review of your convictions records before submitting a licensure application.)

Renewal Applications

Renewal methods, information, and forms are listed below. Select the corresponding "Key Steps" link to view requirements. You may be asked to provide additional information during application submission or in your LicensE due diligence checklist once your application has been reviewed. All requirements originate in Wisconsin statutes and administrative code.

METHOD or FORM	DESCRIPTION	IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MFT Training License Renewal	A marriage and family therapist training license is valid for 48 months and may be renewed at the discretion of the Marriage and Family Therapist Section.	MFT Training License Renewal Key Steps
MFT License Renewal	The required renewal date for the Marriage and Family Therapist credential is 02/28/ each odd-numbered year.	MFT License Renewal Key Steps
MFT Late Renewal	Credential holders seeking renewal after their Wisconsin credential has expired more than five years must submit a late renewal application.	MFT License Late Renewal Key Steps
Form 2254	Convictions and Pending Charges (Submit if applicable for renewal.)
Form R210	Active Duty/Discharge Renewal Extension (Optional for military service members and spouses.)