FLORIDA LAWS & RULES EXAM FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+LATEST UPDATE 2026
Florida Laws & Rules Exam for Psychologists
Denial of Licensure
1) Attempting to obtain license by bribery/fraud
2) Having been disciplined by any regulatory body for sexual misconduct
3) When Board finds that applicant was disciplined by regulatory body in any jurisdiction for any
violation of the laws or having been found guilty. Deny permanently or deny two years to allow
rehabilitation.
4) Determination of board's actions depends on mitigating and aggravating circumstances
5) Plea of nolo contendere creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt of the underlying criminal
Limited Licensure
Are retired or will retire from the active practice of psychology within six (6) months of the date of the
application
Pay an application and licensure fee of $25, unless the applicant submits a notarized statement from the
applicant's employer stating that the applicant will not receive monetary compensation
Complete and submit to the Board form DH-MQA 1188
Underserved or critical need populations are defined as people living within a 20 mile radius of any site
in the state which has no other psychologist practicing within 20 miles. Also includes indigent people
with developmental disabilities, indigent immigrants, indeigent American Indians, and indigent adults
over the age of 59.
,Provisional License Rules
1) Complete and submit to the Board form DH-MQA 1189
2) Submit a letter signed by a licensed psychologist who is in good standing and not under investigation
3) State on the application that they are not under investigation
4) The provisional licensee shall insure that the supervisor notifies the Board immediately and in writing
of the termination of the supervision
5) In the event that supervision is terminated, provisional psychologist shall cease practice until a new
supervisor is approved
Provisional Psychologist Supervisor Responsibilities
1) Entered into an agreement with the provisional licensure which details the provisional licenses
obligations and supervisors responsibilities
2) Determined that provisional licensee was capable of providing competent and safe service
3) Maintained professional responsibility
4) Provided 2 hours of clinical supervision each week, one which is individual
5) Prevailed in all disagreements with the licensee
6) Kept informed of all professional services performed by the provisional licensee
7) Advised the Board if the supervisor has received any complaints, etc.
Application Forms
DH MQA 1187 "State of Florida Application for Licensure as a Psychologist"
If you held a license... PY FORM 1.VERIF "Verification Form"
Diplomate in Good Standing/Licensure for Endorsement PY FORM 4,abpp "ABPP Diplomate Verification
Form"
Application Fee for Licensure
Is $200. Examination fees are established by and payable directly to exam vendors.
, Fee for licensure for endorsement is $200
Initial fee for licensure is 100
Renewal Fees
Renewal Fee- $295 except for 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026, and 2028 fee shall be $200.
Renewal of limited license- $25 unless notarized statements submitted saying that there will be no
compensation.
Fee for reactivation of an inactive or retired status license $50.
Fee for renewal of an inactive license- 295 except for even years its 200
Renewal of an inactive limited license is $25
If license is not renewed on time Delinquency fee- 400, limited license 25
Other Fees
application fee and renewal fee for board approval of CE provider is $250. Application or renewal fee
shall be paid to the DOH by May 31st of every even numbered year.
Fee for duplicate license is $25
Fee for provisional licensure- $250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+LATEST UPDATE 2026
Florida Laws & Rules Exam for Psychologists
Denial of Licensure
1) Attempting to obtain license by bribery/fraud
2) Having been disciplined by any regulatory body for sexual misconduct
3) When Board finds that applicant was disciplined by regulatory body in any jurisdiction for any
violation of the laws or having been found guilty. Deny permanently or deny two years to allow
rehabilitation.
4) Determination of board's actions depends on mitigating and aggravating circumstances
5) Plea of nolo contendere creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt of the underlying criminal
Limited Licensure
Are retired or will retire from the active practice of psychology within six (6) months of the date of the
application
Pay an application and licensure fee of $25, unless the applicant submits a notarized statement from the
applicant's employer stating that the applicant will not receive monetary compensation
Complete and submit to the Board form DH-MQA 1188
Underserved or critical need populations are defined as people living within a 20 mile radius of any site
in the state which has no other psychologist practicing within 20 miles. Also includes indigent people
with developmental disabilities, indigent immigrants, indeigent American Indians, and indigent adults
over the age of 59.
,Provisional License Rules
1) Complete and submit to the Board form DH-MQA 1189
2) Submit a letter signed by a licensed psychologist who is in good standing and not under investigation
3) State on the application that they are not under investigation
4) The provisional licensee shall insure that the supervisor notifies the Board immediately and in writing
of the termination of the supervision
5) In the event that supervision is terminated, provisional psychologist shall cease practice until a new
supervisor is approved
Provisional Psychologist Supervisor Responsibilities
1) Entered into an agreement with the provisional licensure which details the provisional licenses
obligations and supervisors responsibilities
2) Determined that provisional licensee was capable of providing competent and safe service
3) Maintained professional responsibility
4) Provided 2 hours of clinical supervision each week, one which is individual
5) Prevailed in all disagreements with the licensee
6) Kept informed of all professional services performed by the provisional licensee
7) Advised the Board if the supervisor has received any complaints, etc.
Application Forms
DH MQA 1187 "State of Florida Application for Licensure as a Psychologist"
If you held a license... PY FORM 1.VERIF "Verification Form"
Diplomate in Good Standing/Licensure for Endorsement PY FORM 4,abpp "ABPP Diplomate Verification
Form"
Application Fee for Licensure
Is $200. Examination fees are established by and payable directly to exam vendors.
, Fee for licensure for endorsement is $200
Initial fee for licensure is 100
Renewal Fees
Renewal Fee- $295 except for 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026, and 2028 fee shall be $200.
Renewal of limited license- $25 unless notarized statements submitted saying that there will be no
compensation.
Fee for reactivation of an inactive or retired status license $50.
Fee for renewal of an inactive license- 295 except for even years its 200
Renewal of an inactive limited license is $25
If license is not renewed on time Delinquency fee- 400, limited license 25
Other Fees
application fee and renewal fee for board approval of CE provider is $250. Application or renewal fee
shall be paid to the DOH by May 31st of every even numbered year.
Fee for duplicate license is $25
Fee for provisional licensure- $250
