Minnesota
Minnesota requires mandatory state licensure for behavior analysts effective January 1, 2025 (MN Statute 148.9981-148.9995). Administered by Board of Psychology. Must hold current BACB certification (BCBA) or equivalent, plus criminal background check. Psychologists licensed under 148.88-148.981 who practice behavior analysis are exempt.
Quick Reference
Licensing Board
Minnesota Board of Psychology
License Verification
Online verification available
BACB Certification
BACB certification required
Available License Types
Detailed Requirements
Must hold master's degree or higher meeting BACB requirements. Alternatively, completed equivalent requirements for BACB certification including satisfactorily passing psychometrically valid examination.
Must meet BACB supervised fieldwork requirements or equivalent standards.
Must hold current BACB certification (BCBA) or have passed equivalent psychometrically valid examination administered by nationally accredited credentialing organization. No additional state exam required.
Biennial renewal (every 2 years). License expires on last day of month in which originally granted, two years later. Renewal application and fee must be postmarked by expiration date. CE requirements follow BACB standards (32 CEUs every 2 years).
License Fee: $225.00 (non-refundable). FBI Background Check: $17.00. BCA Background Check: $15.00. Total Initial Cost: approximately $257. Official License Verification: $20 per request.
BACB certification (BCBA or BCBA-D) required for licensure. Alternatively, must have completed equivalent BACB requirements including passing the certification exam. CE requirements follow BACB standards.
Minnesota is one of the newest states to implement ABA licensure (effective January 1, 2025, 38th state). Psychologists licensed in Minnesota who practice behavior analysis are EXEMPT from LBA requirements. Both FBI and BCA background checks required. License number format: LBA####. Applications through Minnesota eLicensing system.
Minnesota BCBA Licensing Bill signed into law, effective January 1, 2025. Minnesota became the 38th state to license Applied Behavior Analysis. Governed by MN Statute 148.9981-148.9995 and MN Rules 7200.3200.
Additional Information
Minnesota became the 38th state to license behavior analysts effective January 1, 2025. Notably, psychologists who practice behavior analysis are exempt from LBA requirements. Administered by Board of Psychology (not a separate ABA board). Low fees: $225 license + $32 background checks = $257 total initial. MNABA (Minnesota ABA) advocated for the legislation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference purposes. Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the official Minnesota Board of Psychology. Last updated: Jan 20, 2026.