Marriage and Family Therapist / Maine
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Maine Marriage and Family Therapist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Specializes in treating relationship and family issues.

What the Maine data shows for Marriage and Family Therapists

To practice as a marriage and family therapist in Maine, the state licensing board requires 2,527 documented education or training hours, a passing score on MFT National Examination, and 2 years of supervised work experience. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Maine's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters or Doctoral Degree".

Budget $81 to get started, plus $80 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 36 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: MFT Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
39/100
Marriage and Family Therapist · Maine

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
2,527 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B-
$81
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$40/yr
$80 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
18.0 hrs/yr
36 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Maine

Education / Training Hours
Masters or Doctoral Degree
2,527 hours
Exam Requirement
MFT National Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$81
Renewal Fee
$80
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
36 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Maine licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Marriage and Family Therapist in Maine? ▼
Maine requires 2527 education/training hours, passing an exam (MFT National Examination), and an initial fee of $81. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Maine? ▼
Maine licenses marriage and family therapists who complete its requirements (2527 education hours, 2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Maine licensing board.
Can I transfer my Marriage and Family Therapist license to Maine from another state? ▼
For marriage and family therapists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: MFT Licensure Compact: adoption underway. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Maine licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Maine require a background check for Marriage and Family Therapist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for marriage and family therapist licensing in Maine. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Marriage and Family Therapist in Maine? ▼
Maine ties continued marriage and family therapist licensure to 36 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $80 renewal fee.

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What to do with this marriage and family therapist license

Marriage and Family Therapist in Maine, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a marriage and family therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Maine's marriage and family therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Marriage and Family Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state marriage and family therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Maine's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Maine overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Maine licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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