The NC Statutes regarding the requirement for licensure are available below. Updates or additional rules and regulations will be added to this site as appropriate.

PLEASE NOTE:  Marriage and family therapy licensure board statutory changes signed by NC Governor Beverly Perdue on July 31, 2009 became effective October 1, 2009.  Significant changes included the addition of a provisional licensure option (LMFTA) as well as changes to the educational requirements and options for those seeking reciprocal MFT (licensed in other states) licensure.  The Board has worked extensively to revise the licensure process and to get these changes passed by the legislature. It is anticipated these changes will strengthen the profession and make the licensure process more straightforward/clear-cut as well as enhance the Board''s ability to fulfill it''s primary mission of "protecting the public." 

The Board is currently working on changes to the Administative Rules compatible with the statute changes.

A copy of the approved legislation is available for download. 

As always, you will want to refer to the calendar posted at this website for information regarding application submission deadlines and review/action dates.