20:80:13:04Certified peer support specialist requirements.

An applicant for certified peer support specialist certification shall submit to the board: (1) A completed application; (2) The applicable application fee; (3) The applicable certification fee; (4) Documentation that indicates the applicant's completion of the education requirements set forth in § 20:80:15:12; (5) Documentation of the applicant's required work experience and supervision hours, as set forth in § 20:80:16:05; (6) Verification of the applicant passing the required examination, as set forth in § 20:80:17:05; (7) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable; (8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable; (9) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of, the applicant's previously held certificate or license; (10) A statement verifying the applicant's recovery status demonstrating continuous, stable recovery for an addiction over the past twelve months; and (11) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.