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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 6.6Art. 7§ 2987 Psychologist License Fees

§ 2987 Psychologist License Fees

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§ 2987 Psychologist License Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •You pay different fees to become a psychologist in California, like for applying, taking tests, and getting your license.
  • •Some fees can go up a little if the board decides, but they can't go over the highest amount listed.
  • •If you're late to renew your license, you pay extra—half of the renewal fee, but no more than $397.50.
  • •There are also fees for things like getting a copy of your license, changing your supervisor, or processing fingerprints if you're from another state.

Example

You want to become a psychologist in California.

First, you pay $236 to apply. Then, you pay $127 to take the California Psychology Law and Ethics Exam. If you pass, you pay $231 to get your license. Every two years, you pay $795 to renew it, but if you're late, you might pay up to $397.50 extra.

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§ 2987 Psychologist License Fees

The amount of the fees prescribed by this chapter shall be determined by the board, and shall be as follows: (a) The application fee for a psychologist shall be two hundred thirty-six dollars ($236). (b) The examination and reexamination fees for the examinations shall be the actual cost to the board of developing, purchasing, and grading of each examination, plus the actual cost to the board of administering each examination. (c) The application fee for the California Psychology Law and Ethics Examination (CPLEE) shall be one hundred twenty-seven dollars ($127). (d) The initial license fee for a psychologist shall be two hundred thirty-one dollars ($231). (e) The biennial renewal fee for a psychologist shall be seven hundred ninety-five dollars ($795). The board may adopt regulations to set the fee at a higher amount, up to a maximum of one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100). (f) The application fee for registration as a registered psychological associate under Section 2913 shall be four hundred twenty-four dollars ($424). (g) The annual renewal fee for registration of a psychological associate shall be two hundred twenty-four dollars ($224). The board may adopt regulations to set the fee at a higher amount, up to a maximum of four hundred dollars ($400). (h) The duplicate license or registration fee is five dollars ($5). (i) The delinquency fee is 50 percent of the renewal fee for each license type, not to exceed three hundred ninety-seven dollars and fifty cents ($397.50). (j) The endorsement fee is five dollars ($5). (k) The file transfer fee is ten dollars ($10). (l) The registration fee for a psychological testing technician shall be seventy-five dollars ($75). (m) The annual renewal fee for a psychological testing technician is seventy-five dollars ($75). (n) The fee for Fingerprint Hard Card Processing for Out of State Applicants shall be one hundred eighty-four dollars ($184). Applicants shall also pay the actual cost to the board of processing the fingerprint hard card with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. (o) The fee for a psychological associate to add or change their supervisor shall be two hundred ten dollars ($210). The fee shall be the actual cost to the board of processing the addition or change. (p) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may reduce any fee prescribed by this section, when, in its discretion, the board deems it administratively appropriate. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 723, Sec. 2. (SB 816) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 2983 Initial License Fee Payment
  • § 3775 Respiratory Care License Fees
  • § 4984.7 Marriage Therapist Licensing Fees
  • § 4996.3 Clinical Social Worker Fees
  • § 4999.120 Clinical Counselor Licensing Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2987.
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