Reinstatement of Certificate of Registration

Registrants whose certificate of registration was suspended for non-payment of fees less than two years ago or whose certificate of registration was suspended for non-compliance with the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) less than two years ago are eligible to apply for reinstatement.

A registrant suspended by an order of a committee must contact the College’s Registrant and Renewals Department at info@ocswssw.org for assistance and information regarding the reinstatement process.

If you do not reinstate your registration with the College within two years after the suspension date, your certificate will be revoked. If you want to reapply for registration in the future, you will be required to complete a new application, submit all of the required documentation, pay the fees and meet all requirements for registration in place at the time of your re-application.

No. You are not allowed to practise social work or social service work or use the protected titles and designations “social worker,” “registered social worker,” (RSW), “social service worker” or “registered social service worker” (RSSW), until you receive written confirmation that your registration has been reinstated and the Online Register indicates that you are entitled to practise.

Once the College has received a completed reinstatement application and applicable fees, your application will be automatically approved if there are no professional conduct concerns. You will receive an email confirming your reinstatement and a notation indicating that you hold a general class of certificate of registration will be entered on the Online Register. This information is available to the public.

The College will review each disclosure on a case-by-case basis. If additional information or documentation is required, the College will contact you.

The reinstatement fees are $600(reinstatement fee: $150; late fee: $50; renewal fee: $400).