Applicants must register to take the exam directly through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).

The National Counselor Examination (NCE) and the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) are accepted for licensure in Washington State.

NBCC Registration Form.

If you have questions regarding the exam registration process, please contact NBCC at (336) 547-0607 or visit www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap.

After passing the exam, each applicant must have their exam scores sent directly from NBCC

If you require special accommodations to take the exam, please access the following for the process and forms required http://www.nbcc.org/AssetManagerFiles/handbooks/Combo.pdf