Renewals

Renewing Your Registration

As a regulatory body, the College must maintain accurate, up to date records of who is registered. We must, therefore, be strict with our renewal procedures. We follow a simple rule: if you do not renew by the time your registration expires, you are no longer registered.

  • The College’s registration year is February 1 to January 31
  • The annual fee is $255.00 for those in the Full and Clinical classes and $63 for those in the Non-practising class
  • Renewal process must be completed by January 31
  • If you do not renew before January 31, you are no longer registered

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Renewals

 

Can I pay in installments?

The College does not accept payment by installment. Payment must be made in full by cheque, Visa or Mastercard on or before January 31.

Can I send a post-dated cheque?

There is a 14 day processing hold on all cheques. If you wish to send a post dated cheque it must be dated for January 15th or earlier.

May I renew over the phone?

No. A signed Declaration is required before payment can be processed.

I sent my payment but forgot to sign the Declaration. What happens now?

The College will return the renewal form AND payment to you for completion. Renewal is only complete when we have received both your fee and your signed declaration unless renewal is completed online.

I will be away at renewal time. What should I do?

Registrants are responsible for making arrangement to ensure their renewal is completed by January 31.

I did not pay the annual fee by January 31. What happens next?

If the College has not received your payment or signed declaration by January 31, you are no longer registered. Registrants who have let their registration lapse are able to reinstate. In order to reinstate, registrants are required pay a reinstatement fee, equal to 35% in addition to the annual fee. Completed reinstatement forms and full payment must be processed by April 30.

I did not return the reinstatement form by April 30, but want to be registered. What is the process?

You must reapply to the College by completing a full application package, submitting all required documentation (except a transcript if it is on file), pay the prescribed fees and meet the requirements for registration in place at the time you reapply.

What happens if I was originally registered under previous requirements for registration?

You will have to meet the current requirements for registration. It is especially important for those who became registered without a social work degree or based on a credential from another country to stay up to date with registration renewal. In the past, some Registered Social Workers who allowed their registration to lapse were no longer eligible for registration.