Pennsylvania Psychology
Coordinated through the PA Department of State

Pennsylvania Psychology Certification Testing

Examination Scheduling Information

Please VERIFY that you have registered your LEGAL name as it appears on your government-issued ID and that your personal information is CORRECT. Contact the State Board of Psychology immediately to correct the spelling of your name or update your personal information if you notice any errors.

Important Information

Only those who have been approved by the Board are permitted to schedule an exam. Applications to take an exam are submitted electronically through the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS). Once approved, a notification with instructions on how to schedule an exam will be emailed.

Downloads Stock number Format
Candidate Information Bulletin 283920 PDF

Contact us

Depending on the nature of your question, you may need to contact either Pearson VUE or the State Board. Please select the correct tab for contact information for each entity.

Contact Pearson VUE to:

  • Obtain information regarding your Score Report
  • Obtain information regarding your examination
  • Schedule, cancel, or reschedule an examination

Contact the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology to:

  • Clarify information about licensure
  • Change your demographic information (e.g., name, email, etc.)
  • Obtain license verification
  • Obtain information regarding your Application for Examination
  • Verify paper documentation (e.g., school transcripts) is received

I need to:

  • Obtain information regarding your Score Report
  • Obtain information regarding your examination
  • Schedule, cancel, or reschedule an examination
Office hours

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. CT, Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CT, and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT; closed on local holidays.

Telephone numbers

877-883-1370