Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 641B - Social Workers
NRS 641B.206 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish proce...


1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter:
(a) An applicant for the issuance of a license to engage in social work as an associate in social work, a social worker, a master social worker, an independent social worker or a clinical social worker shall include the social security number of the applicant in the application submitted to the Board.
(b) An applicant for the renewal of a license to engage in social work as an associate in social work or the issuance or renewal of a license to engage in social work as a social worker, a master social worker, an independent social worker or a clinical social worker shall submit to the Board the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520. The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.
2. The Board shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in:
(a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for the issuance or renewal of the license; or
(b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.
3. A license to engage in social work as an associate in social work, a social worker, a master social worker, an independent social worker or a clinical social worker may not be issued or renewed by the Board if the applicant:
(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or
(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.
4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Board shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2155; A 2005, 2759, 2807; 2021, 3494)

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the renewal of a license to engage in social work as an associate in social work or the issuance or renewal of a license to engage in social work as a social worker, a master social worker, an independent social worker or a clinical social worker shall submit to the Board the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520. The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.
2. The Board shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in:
(a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for the issuance or renewal of the license; or
(b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.
3. A license to engage in social work as an associate in social work, a social worker, a master social worker, an independent social worker or a clinical social worker may not be issued or renewed by the Board if the applicant:
(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or
(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.
4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Board shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2155; A 2005, 2759, 2760, 2807; 2021, 3494, effective on the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 641B - Social Workers

NRS 641B.020 - Legislative declaration.

NRS 641B.030 - Definitions.

NRS 641B.040 - Applicability of chapter. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Applicability of chapter. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 641B.100 - Appointment by Governor; qualifications.

NRS 641B.105 - Required orientation for new members of Board; policies concerning compensation and performance reviews of staff.

NRS 641B.110 - Expiration of term; replacement.

NRS 641B.120 - Officers; elections; meetings; quorum.

NRS 641B.130 - List of licensed social workers required to be maintained by Board.

NRS 641B.140 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses for members and employees.

NRS 641B.150 - Payment of expenses; deposit of money; delegation of authority to hearing officer or panel; claim for attorney’s fees or costs of investigation.

NRS 641B.160 - Regulations.

NRS 641B.165 - Annual report to Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and Chairs of regional behavioral health policy boards.

NRS 641B.170 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.

NRS 641B.175 - Board may enter into agreement with Department of Health and Human Services for certain types of administrative assistance.

NRS 641B.180 - Forms for licensure.

NRS 641B.200 - Preliminary qualifications.

NRS 641B.202 - Submission of fingerprints.

NRS 641B.204 - Submission of proof related to degree from or enrollment at college or university located in foreign country.

NRS 641B.205 - Submission of official transcripts by alternate means.

NRS 641B.206 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish proce...

NRS 641B.210 - Associate in social work: Restriction on issuance of new licenses; conditions for renewal of license; supervision of another social worker; promotion.

NRS 641B.220 - Social worker: Qualifications; licensing of associate; supervision of another social worker.

NRS 641B.225 - Master social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers.

NRS 641B.230 - Independent social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers.

NRS 641B.240 - Clinical social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers.

NRS 641B.250 - Examination; prohibition on participation in grading examination.

NRS 641B.260 - Investigations and hearings related to applications for licensure; grounds for denial of license.

NRS 641B.270 - Licensing of person licensed in another state.

NRS 641B.271 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641B.272 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

NRS 641B.275 - Provisional licensure; regulations.

NRS 641B.280 - Renewal of license: Application; fee; continuing education. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Renewal of license: Application; fee; continuing education. [Effective January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026.] Renewal of license: Appl...

NRS 641B.281 - Renewal of license: Duty of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided.

NRS 641B.282 - Renewal of license as clinical social worker: Duty of Board to require applicant to report receipt of training in treatment of mental and emotional trauma and willingness to respond during emergency or disaster; maintenance and provisi...

NRS 641B.290 - Delinquent licenses: Date; notice; renewal; expiration; restoration.

NRS 641B.295 - Inactive status of license: Application; effect; duration; regulations; fees.

NRS 641B.300 - Fees. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational li...

NRS 641B.350 - Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult clients by clinical social worker; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services.

NRS 641B.355 - Recordings of certain training activities: Retention; requirements; compliance with and applicability of provisions governing health care records; regulations.

NRS 641B.400 - Grounds for disciplinary action.

NRS 641B.405 - Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each sta...

NRS 641B.410 - Complaints: Filing; retention.

NRS 641B.425 - Subpoenas: Issuance; enforcement.

NRS 641B.430 - Authorized disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records.

NRS 641B.450 - Reinstatement after revocation.

NRS 641B.500 - Representation as social worker without license.

NRS 641B.505 - Practice of social work without required license unlawful.

NRS 641B.510 - Use of title of licensee or otherwise implying licensure.

NRS 641B.520 - Penalty.

NRS 641B.530 - Injunctive relief.