Download the Member Application Form

The $105.00 non-refundable application fee can be paid by:

• credit or debit HERE (Indicate Association number 7, Registration number 12345); or
• cheque made out to NBASW or the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers 

Two reference forms must be submitted directly from the referees to the NBASW. At least one reference form must be provided by a social worker (by a field placement supervisor for recent graduates).

Please review the Policy Regarding the References before choosing your referees.

Download the form here.

Provide a Canadian criminal record check no more than three months old at the time of the application review.

Please review our Criminal Record Check Policy.

Required if the applicant has not already been registered with the NBASW.

- Applicants holding a diploma from a recognized social work program (see table below) must ensure that the university submits an official transcript directly to the NBASW.

- Applicants who have completed all the requirements for their social work degree but are awaiting graduation may submit:

• A Certification of Completion submitted directly by the university.

Transcripts received before convocation will not be valid.

For more information on the process for people who have not obtained recognition of their international education, please consult the International Social Work Education page.

Required if more than one year has passed since you have received your social work degree.

Required if the applicant is currently or has been fully registered with a Canadian social work regulatory body. Complete one form for each applicable jurisdiction.

Download the form here.

Required if your social work degree is not from a recognized program and you are not currently registered with another regulatory body in Canada. Review the CASW assessment of the international credentials process here.

Once CASW accepts your credentials as equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor or Master of Social Work (BSW or MSW) degree, you may initiate registration with the NBASW.

If you are not granted equivalency by the CASW, you could be eligible for the Foreign Qualification Recognition Program.

Please note that applicants must be residents of Canada or eligible to be residents of Canada to be eligible for NBASW membership. Applicants who have received a job offer in New Brunswick or expect to receive one may contact the NBASW.

Once all applicable application documents have been received, the application will be reviewed. The NBASW aims to review applications weekly. A notice of the decision will be sent to the applicant by email which will outline any conditions of approval that apply, or actions required.

Upon approval of the application and fulfillment of conditions that may apply, the NBASW will request the full payment of dues applicable. Once all outstanding items have been received, the registration will be processed, and the successful applicant will be sent the official member card by email.

2025-2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES

Dues will only be requested upon application approval and will be required in full to receive NBASW membership.

• Practicing Member: $429
• Practicing Member: Pro-rated
  *applies to recent graduates from current fiscal year (April – March)
• Practicing Member: $214.50 
  *for applicants who begin registration after September 30th
• Non-Practicing Member: $126

Prorated - The annual membership fee for applicants who register within the fiscal year following their graduation is calculated on a prorated basis.  The NBASW fiscal year runs April 1^st to March 31^st each year. To begin membership in the following months, the applicable prorated dues are as follows: