(1) Any person seeking licensure as a professional counselor must apply on the board's official forms which may be obtained through the board office. All requirements with documentation must be met at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the board.

(2) Completed applications must be accompanied by:

(a) application fee;

(b) all verifications, transcripts, etc., as requested on the application; and

(c) three nomination letters as required by 37-23-202(1)(d), MCA.

(3) The applicant shall be notified in writing of the results of the evaluation of the application.

(4) The license will be effective as of the date all requirements, including payment of the original license fee, are met. An applicant shall not work as a licensed professional counselor until the effective date of the license.

(5) Applicants shall be allowed a maximum of three attempts to successfully pass the examination.

(6) After the third attempt, if the applicant has not achieved a passing score, the applicant must request in writing to the board to retake the examination. The board may require the applicant to complete a preapproved remediation plan prior to additional exam administrations.

(7) If the applicant fails to satisfy the requirements for licensure within one year of the date the application is determined by the department to be complete, the application will expire, the application fee will be forfeited, and a new completed application and application fee will be required.