AASCB National Credentials Registry

The AASCB National Credential Registry is a service whereby licensed counselors may deposit with AASCB for a fee, information about their educational preparation, supervised experience, examination performance, continuing education, and work history. Individuals who meet the Registry standard will receive the services of the Credential Registry. Those individuals who do not qualify for the Registry standard may deposit licensure-related information with AASCB and open a credential file record within the AASCB National Credential Registry. This will provide licensed counselors the opportunity to store information that will/may lead to Registrant Credentialing, and will also allow this information to be centrally maintained, whereby the individual may request the records from one location rather than contacting each relevant agency wherever needed. Information on such a record will be stored and maintained by AASCB and forwarded to an AASCB member board upon the request of the individual.

The AASCB National Credential Registry was established to facilitate professional mobility of licensed counselors. The registry will provide recognition by AASCB member boards of professional counseling licenses issued by other AASCB member boards. The AASCB Registry ensures professional mobility through two methods: First, issuance of an AASCB designation of Registrant to licensed counselors meeting eligibility criteria established by AASCB; and Second, establishment of a repository of licensure-related information for professional counselors called the AASCB National Credential Registry.

AASCB will document that individuals registered have met specific requirements relative to education background, longevity of licensure, supervisory experience, performance on an approved examination, evidence of continuing education, and freedom from disciplinary actions. Additionally, the Registry requires that the holder be licensed by an AASCB member jurisdiction, and has never had disciplinary action taken against his/her license.

For specific standards please refer to the NCR Application and the AASCB Portability Plan below:

• National Credentials Registry Application
• AASCB Portability Plan