Information for Registrants

March 2026 (FAQ Update: Consent Forms & PHIA Amendment; Practice Hours & Licence Renewal)
March 2026 (FAQ: Reporting Obligations, Professional Misconduct & Practice Records)
March 2026 (RHPA Transition Guidance: Registrant Requirements, PHIA Amendment & Confidentiality Considerations)
February 2026 (Modernized Supervision Reporting Forms)
November 2025 (NSBEP Successfully Migrated to RHPA — Now the NSRP)
October 2025 (Draft Bylaws Posted for Registrant Feedback)
October 2025 (RHPA Migration Update, AGM & Website Resources)
August 2025 (Extended Responsibility in Teaching Psychology & Supervising Practicum Students; RHPA Migration Update)
July 2025 (New Senior Psychologist Advisor; AI in Psychological Practice; EPPP Changes)
May 2025 (Summary of Survey Results: Entry-to-Practice Requirements)
March 2025 (Mental Health & Addictions Insured Services Program; Supervision Forms Update)
January 2025 (Sexual Abuse & Sexual Misconduct Guideline Revisions)
August 2024 (Telepsychology; PHIA Amendments; Professional Wills; Learning Plans; RHPA)
August 2024 (EPPP2)
February 2024 (Diversity & Inclusion Committee; Social Media; Legislation & Telepsychology Updates)
December 2023 (Alternative Services; RHPA Update; Scope of Practice & Learning Plans)
August 2023 (Diversity Survey; Scope of Practice; EPPP Item Review; Election Update)
August 2023 (EPPP)
April 2023 (PPE Extension; NSBEP Website Update)
January 2023 (PPE Supply; ISANS Workshops; Public Member Appointments)
July 2022 (Oral Examinations Update; PPE; Gender Affirming Surgery Application Change)
March 2022 (Continuing Competence Updates; Supervision; Registration Deadlines)
June 2021 (Adult Capacity & Decision-Making Act — Public Engagement)
May 2021 (Continuing Competence Updates; PPE Supply Extension)
February 2021 (Supervision Updates; Oral Exam Procedure; Renewal Schedule Change)
December 2020 (Capacity Assessments; Children & Family Services Act Reporting Duties; Social Media Resources)
September 2020 (Discrimination Initiative; COVID-19 Return to Work FAQ; Elections; Organ Donation Act)
May 2020 (Guidelines for Working with Clients in Population Transition Areas; Supervision Forms; Election Regulation Changes)
*From March 2020 through March 2022, NSRP provided updates to members by email during the COVID-19 crisis. You can click on the link below to review each archived item.
Updates for Registrants during COVID-19 — Click Here to Read the Updates
January 2019 (Supervision Forms & Handbook Improvements)
November 2018 (Elections Results; Public Member Appointments; Continuing Competence Form Revisions)
August 2018 (Social Media; Working with Children & Adolescents; Adult Capacity Act Update; Elections)
February 2018 (Oral Exams Update; Grievance Policy Guidance; Canadian Code of Ethics)
January 2018 (Adult Capacity & Decision-making Act)
January 2018 (Amendments to the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Psychology Regulations)
November 2017 (Continuing Competence Program: Credit Value Revisions for 2018)
January 2017 (Use of Technology by Psychologists; Circle of Care; AGM)
December 2016 (Continuing Competence Program: Credit Increases & Program Review)
July 2016 (General Feedback from the Continuing Competence Audit)
February 2016 (Registration Certificates; Consulting a Lawyer; Telepsychology Clarification)
September 2015 (Continuing Competence Program Update & Audit Results)
July 2015 (Telepsychology MOU Update; Registration Certificates; Insurance Coverage Q&A)
December 2014 (Changes to the Continuing Competence Program Effective January 1, 2015)
October 2014 (Revised Position Statement on Raw Test Data; Court Ruling Update)
November 2013 (Evidence-Based Decision-Making Research Tool; Registrant Survey)
June 2013 (Personal Health Information Act — Now in Effect)
April 2013 (Telepsychology Model Standards Adopted)

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

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

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.psychology).

Any registrant without a practice licence who wishes to return to practise, must write to the NSRP to request and meet requirements for a Practising License.

Click here to complete your Licensing Renewal Online

If you are an Applicant for Licensing and wish to pay your licensing fee the first time, please click here

Online Licensing Renewal Process Instructions

Please read this brief outline before proceeding.

1. In order to start the process you can click on the link below entitled “Click here to complete your Licensing Renewal.”

2. Once the resulting page loads, please enter your registration number and the password you used last year. If you do not recall your password, you can select the “Forgot your Password” link, or if you would like to set up a new password, please click the “Register for Online Access” link.

3. Follow all instructions.

4. Once you have completed all steps of the renewal process, you will be provided with your Receipt and Confirmation of Registration. Additionally you will receive an email providing access to your Receipt and Confirmation of Registration.

Click here to complete your Licensing Renewal

• Having trouble accessing the online renewal option? Some registrants are unable access this option if their place of employment only allows access to certain URLs. In this instance you can complete the online process at another location (i.e. at home) or request that your IT Administrator allow the following URL: https://secure.nsbep.org

If you have any questions about the online process, please contact the NSBEP office:
phone: 423-2238; email: nsbep@nsbep.org

See also: 📄 NSRP Annual Practising Licence Renewal Policies (PDF)

📄 NSRP Annual Practising Licence Renewal Policies (PDF)

Revised March 2026 · Covers fees, suspension, reinstatement, and renewal procedures.

Update on Proposed Change to Entry-to-Practice Credentials for Psychologists – October 23, 2025

Summary of Consultation Survey on Entry to Practice Standards for Psychologists in Nova Scotia – May 6, 2025

Information Session to Registrants & Entry Level Submission – November 13, 2024
On November 13th, 2024, NSBEP hosted an information session for registrants aimed at discussing the latest developments regarding the NSBEP submission to the government on entry-to-practice requirements, providing a platform for questions, and collecting invaluable feedback from registrants. For those who couldn’t attend, we’ve made the session recording available here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/o6TipBgceSMuIi40fz9jx9nv0AIZ_uRWvJ5qRy82IQrJXOsOoXYzYCj_jiT1cvxK.24JQV5GDZ5ambUjI
You will need to enter the following passcode: 1h4z$Hki

Additionally, you can review the detailed NSBEP submission here:

https://www.ns-rp.ca/downloads/ETP_Application_FINALSept122024.pdf

Proposed Change in Entry Level Qualification for Registration Announced – October 2011

Entry level Committee Report – March 5, 2011

Clarification from NSBEP – July 16, 2010

NSBEP supports the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Registrants are reminded that the Declaration does not replace NSBEP’s Standards nor does it replace the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists.  Click on the icon below for more information.