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The Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is currently assessing and discussing the possible transition to authorize the Association of Marital and Family Therapists Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) National Exam for MFT licensure in California.
We recognize that licensed MFTs and applicants have many questions. This page will be updated regularly with new details and resources to provide early, accurate information to help guide you through this change.
The BBS has delayed discussion of a potential transition to the AMFTRB National Exam until its November 2026 Board meeting. While the timeline has been delayed, adoption of the AMFTRB National Exam remains one of CAMFT’s strategic priorities, and CAMFT will continue advocating for the transition.
For those currently pursuing MFT licensure, it is important to know that the existing California LMFT clinical exam remains in place. At this time, no changes to the exam process are anticipated in the near future.
We anticipate that the BBS will discuss this potential transition to the AMFTRB National Exam during its November 2026 Board meeting. CAMFT will continue to closely monitor developments and will share any new information with membership as soon as updates become available following the meeting in late November.
CAMFT is continuing to advocate with the BBS for a transition to the AMFTRB National Exam and have requested that any concerns contributing to the delay be discussed publicly with stakeholders during the November 2026 Board meeting. In addition, CAMFT is exploring all possible pathways to advance implementation of the AMFTRB National Exam and will continue engaging with decision makers and stakeholders throughout the process.