Marriage and Family Therapist / Oregon
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Oregon 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 Oregon data shows for Marriage and Family Therapists

Oregon sets the entry bar for marriage and family therapists at 3,441 training hours and a passing score on MFT National Examination, with 2 years of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Oregon's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Masters or Doctoral Degree".

Budget $287 to get started, plus $240 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 36 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
16/100
Marriage and Family Therapist · Oregon

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
3,441 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$287
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$120/yr
$240 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 Oregon

Education / Training Hours
Masters or Doctoral Degree
3,441 hours
Exam Requirement
MFT National Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$287
Renewal Fee
$240
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 Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon? ▼
In Oregon, the license path calls for 3441 education/training hours, a passing score on MFT National Examination, and a $287 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon? ▼
To become a licensed marriage and family therapist in Oregon, you must meet the state's requirements including 3441 hours of education and 2 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Oregon licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Marriage and Family Therapist license to Oregon 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 Oregon licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Oregon require a background check for Marriage and Family Therapist licensing? ▼
Oregon does require a background check before issuing a marriage and family therapist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon? ▼
Licensed marriage and family therapists in Oregon must complete 36 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $240.

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What to do with this marriage and family therapist license

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

  • See how Oregon'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 Oregon's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Oregon overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Oregon 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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