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 Exam – $500
  • Supervision Fees* – 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 NSRP) – $250
  • English Language Proficiency Examination (if required)*
  • Oral Exam / Transfer Exam – $500 (charged at time of application if applicant is accepted to the Practising Register, not charged at time of application if the applicant is approved for the Conditional Register as a Candidate Psychologist)
  • Supervision Fees* (if applicable) – see below

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

Supervision is required of all psychologists on the Conditional Register, not just Candidate Psychologists. Psychologists licensed outside of Canada who are approved for a transfer must complete a minimum period of 6 months of supervision. In some cases, NSRP can require other Registrants to complete a period of supervision/mentorship under special circumstances, typically consisting of a minimum of 2 hours each month (though specifics would be set by NSRP).

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.

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 NSRP – $1000.00 
– Following 12 or more months of registration with NSRP – $40.00
For more information, please click here for the Regulation on completion of the confirmation of registration form for another jurisdiction.

Miscellaneous Letters – $40

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

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

911

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.

Psychology is a regulated profession under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). “Psychologist” is a title protected by a law that governs the practice of psychology in Nova Scotia.

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  • Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology
  • Email: nsbep@nsbep.org
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