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AHPSI Informational Summary (English)
New York State (NY) – MFT/LMFT Licensure
Data Registration Form for Exam Authorization

The Hispanic Health Professionals Association (AHPSI) provides this New York–focused overview to explain, step by step, what the Data Registration Form generally includes for Latin America–educated psychologists seeking authorization to sit for the required exam for Marriage and Family Therapist licensure (LMFT). This form is part of the official process with the New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of the Professions, and is a key requirement before exam approval.

Key sections typically included in the form:

1. Applicant Personal Information
   The form begins with basic identification details, including full legal name (exactly as on official ID), any prior names, date of birth, Social Security Number (if available), full mailing address, phone number, and an active email address for notifications.
2. Professional Status Declaration
   Applicants indicate they are applying for LMFT licensure in New York, whether they are requesting exam authorization, if they have applied previously in NY or another state, and whether they currently hold any related mental health license/permit in the U.S. or abroad.
3. Academic Background
   Applicants summarize their education: university name, country, degree earned, program start/end dates, and official graduation date. Information must match transcripts and any credential evaluation documentation.
4. Foreign Credential Evaluation
   For education completed outside the U.S., the applicant confirms that a credential evaluation has been requested or completed through an NYSED-accepted agency, including the agency name when applicable. New York generally does not authorize the exam until educational equivalency has been reviewed.
5. Required Coursework and Educational Compliance
   The registration step connects to confirmation that the applicant meets (or is completing) required LMFT coursework, such as couples and family therapy, diagnosis and assessment, psychopathology, human development, professional ethics, and supervised clinical practice (when applicable). Supporting proof is usually provided through additional documentation.
6. Clinical Experience and Supervision (if applicable)
   The form may include questions to determine whether supervised clinical experience has started or been completed, whether the applicant has an approved supervisor in NY, and whether the applicant is pursuing a limited permit or another pathway. Detailed hour verification is typically handled in separate forms.
7. Legal and Professional Conduct Disclosures
   Applicants must disclose any disciplinary actions, license restrictions/suspensions, academic or professional sanctions, or relevant criminal convictions. Any “yes” answer generally requires a written explanation and supporting documents. Missing or inaccurate disclosures can delay or jeopardize the application.
8. Formal Request for Exam Authorization
   Applicants formally request permission to take the required exam, acknowledge that passing the exam is necessary to move forward, and agree to comply with current state requirements. Once education is validated, NYSED issues exam authorization.
9. Applicant Signature and Certification
   The form ends with the applicant’s signature, date, and certification that all information provided is true and verifiable. Depending on current procedures, electronic or scanned handwritten signatures may be accepted.
10. Fee Payment and Submission
    The form is submitted with the required fee, following NYSED’s current mailing or electronic submission instructions. It is coordinated with related documents such as credential evaluations, official transcripts, and verification forms (when required).

AHPSI Practical Recommendations for Latin America–Educated Psychologists
Before submitting your New York Data Registration Form: ensure your name matches across all documents, confirm your credential evaluation is underway or completed, keep copies of everything submitted, and use an email address you check frequently.

AHPSI Contact
For personalized guidance, document review, or step-by-step support for New York:
info@ahpsi.org
732-277-9640
Hispanic Health Professionals Association (AHPSI)

732-277-9640

info@ahpsi.org