Eligibility
A registrant can apply for reinstatement if:
- Their certificate of registration was suspended for non-payment of fees (administrative suspension) less than two years ago.
- Their certificate of registration was suspended for non-compliance with the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) less than two years ago.
Considerations Before Applying for Reinstatement
The certificate of registration issued by the College is valid until December 31 of the calendar year, regardless of when it is issued.
If you apply for reinstatement between September and December, your certificate will still expire on December 31st, and you will be required to renew your registration for the following year in January. Depending on your circumstances, you may wish to wait until January 1 to submit your reinstatement.
Note: Reinstatement fees paid before December 31 are not prorated and cannot be applied toward the following year’s renewal.
Reinstatement process
To apply for reinstatement, log into the Online Portal and click on the “Reinstatement” tab at the top of the screen.
The total fee for applying for reinstatement is $600. This includes the reinstatement fee of $150; late fee of $50; and renewal fee of $400.
If you require accommodation due to specific circumstances or you do not have a valid email address to access the Online Portal, contact the College’s Registration and Renewals Department:
- info@ocswssw.org
- 416-972-9882 or 1-877-828-9380 (toll free)
Confirmation of reinstatement
Once your reinstatement has been approved, you will receive an email confirming that your registration has been reinstated.
You can check your registration status and print your certificate of registration from “My Registration History” under your profile name on the Online Portal. Your employer and the public can verify your good standing on the College’s Online Register.
You can print the receipt for your records or tax purposes from the “My Invoices” tab under your profile in the Online Portal.
