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Complete and submit Form 1, Application for Licensure, along with the required $50 licensing fee. This application initiates your licensure process with the Office of the Professions.","title":"Apply for Licensure","url":null},{"description":"Ensure all necessary supporting documents, such as academic transcripts, official examination results from DANB and NYSED, and verification of course completion, are sent directly from the issuing institutions or agencies to the Office of the Professions as per their instructions found on the NYSED.gov portal.","title":"Submit Supporting Documentation","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:40.376886+00:00","verify_license_url":null}