REGULATING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NOVA SCOTIA SINCE 1980

Listing of Relevant Fees

Note: The Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) transitioned to the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) under the Regulated Health Professions Act on November 24, 2025. All fees remain unchanged.
NSRP FEES
Annual Licensing Fees Regular Annual Fee
  • The Licensing Year runs from July 1st to June 30th of each calendar year
  • Psychologists on the practising register or conditional register: Regular Annual Fee – $805.00
  • Academic Rate (practising register, subject to annual Academic Practice Declaration): $100
  • The full annual fee is payable unless licensing commences between January 1st and June 30th.  The pro-rated fees are listed below:
  • January – June: $402.50
  • February – June: $335.40
  • March – June: $268.32
  • April – June: $201.24
  • May – June: $134.16
  • June: $67.08
Refund policy Refunds of the annual licensing fee are not normally issued. The Registrar may approve a pro-rated refund only if the licence is surrendered or lapses within the first six months of the licensing year and in exceptional circumstances (e.g., parental or medical leave). See full policy for details.
Note: Renewal Notices are emailed in May of each year. Reinstatement Fees
  • Voluntary lapse (with prior written notification to NSRP): annual licensing fee + $50.00 administrative fee
  • Suspension (non-renewal or non-payment without prior written notification): double the annual licensing fee (total amount required for reinstatement)
Professional Liability Insurance Requirements* NSBEP requires all registrants to maintain professional liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. Applicants have 30 days to provide proof of adequate insurance following their placement on either the the practising register or conditional register. For more information on insurance and where to obtain it, please click here. Courtesy Register
  • 20 days or less – No fee
  • 21 – 40 days – $200
Completion of Confirmation of Registration Form or letter for another Jurisdiction
  • During first 12 months of registration with NSBEP – $1000.00
  • Following 12 or more months of registration with NSBEP – $40.00 For more information, please click here for the Regulation on completion of the confirmation of registration form for another jurisdiction  
Failure to Notify regarding Change of Address
Registrants must notify the NSBEP if there is a change in their registration information. A registrant is expected to update NSBEP with new information within 30 days of a change. There is a $100 processing fee if information sent to the registrant is returned due to a failure to notify. Please note that both a legal address and email address is require

Application Fees

  • Application for Registration – $250
  • University Transcripts*
  • Criminal Record Check*
  • Child Abuse Check (if available)*
  • Application for Registration – $250
  • Criminal Record Check*
  • Child Abuse Check (if available)*
  • Confirmation of Registration in another jurisdiction*
  • Application for Registration – $250
  • Criminal Record Check*
  • Child Abuse Check (if available)*
  • Confirmation of Registration in another jurisdiction*
  • Transfer Interview – $500
  • Supervision Fees* (if applicable) – see below
  • Credentials Evaluation for ACPRO – $500.00 USD*
  • University Transcripts*
  • Criminal Record Check*
  • Vulnerable Sector Check*
  • Confirmation of Registration in another jurisdiction*
  • Application for Registration (to NSBEP) – $250
  • English or French Language Proficiency Examination (if required)*
  • Oral Exam / Transfer Interview – $500 (charged at time of application if applicant is accepted to Register of Psychologists, not charged at time of application if applicant is accepted to Candidates Register)
  • Supervision Fees* (if applicable) – see below

Annual Registration Fee (see above)
EPPP exam – $500 US per attempt*
Supervision Fees* – see below
Oral Exam / Transfer Interview – $500

Supervision is required of all psychologists on the Conditional Register. Internationally trained psychologists who are accepted directly onto the Psychologist Register must complete a mandatory period of 6 months supervision. In some cases, a period of supervision may be required of applicants coming from a US jurisdiction. The Board can also require other Registrants to complete a period of supervision under special circumstances. Typically, supervision consists of a minimum of 2 hours each month.

Most Supervisors do not request payment for providing supervision. If payment is requested, this may be on a sliding scale but is often at the usual private practice hourly session fee. In 2020, the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia recommended hourly fee is $190 per hour.

Reinstatement Fee (change from withdrawn or inactive status) – $50

Copy of Registration Certificate Fee (no charge for initial certificate) – $30

Completion of Confirmation of Registration Form for another Jurisdiction:
– During first 12 months of registration with NSBEP – $1000.00 
– Following 12 or more months of registration with NSBEP – $40.00
For more information, please click here for the Regulation on completion of the confirmation of registration form for another jurisdiction.

Miscellaneous Letters – $20

 

*There amounts are not paid to NSRP but may be payable to third parties to provide these documents or services.

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  • Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology
  • Email: nsbep@nsbep.org
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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:


  • The Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) is a regulatory body that oversees the practice of psychology to ensure public safety and professional standards. We do not provide emergency services, crisis intervention, or referrals to psychologists.

    For immediate support, please contact one of the following confidential mental health and addictions services:
  • Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 (24/7 support)
  • Emergency Services: Call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency department
  • Mental Health and Addictions Intake: 1-855-922-1122 (to access community-based services)
  • For non-emergency inquiries about finding a psychologist, you may contact the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) at https://apns.ca/ for referral information.

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