There are two Certificates of Registration Authorizing Autonomous practice available in Ontario.
- For a Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice as a Psychologist, you require a doctoral degree in psychology; and
- For a Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice as a Psychological Associate, you require a master’s degree in psychology.
Applicants must apply for a Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice before they can proceed to meet the remaining requirements for the Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice.
The Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice is intended for persons who have not previously been registered as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate in any jurisdiction, or who are registered in a jurisdiction where the requirements are not equivalent to Ontario’s requirements.
The complete requirements for registration as either a Psychologist or Psychological Associate are set out in the .
Registration Committee Dates
PLEASE NOTE: This section only applies if your application has been referred to the Registration Committee for review. If you are applying for registration for the first time (Supervised Practice or Interim Autonomous Practice), your application is first reviewed by the Registrar, not the Registration Committee – these dates don’t apply to you.
If your file is scheduled for review by the Registration Committee and you need to submit additional information, it must be received at least 10 days in advance of the meeting date. Submissions should be emailed to cpbao@cpbao.ca to the attention of the Registration Committee.
- July 9 & 10, 2026. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. (EDT) on June 30, 2026.
Why is there a submission deadline?
CPBAO needs time to process submissions, prepare materials and ensure the Committee can review everything in advance of their meeting. We often receive a high volume of submissions to the Registration Committee. Submitting early also gives staff time to follow up with you if anything needs clarification before it goes to the Committee.
The Registration Committee meets every other month. If you miss the submission deadline, your submission will be scheduled for the next available Committee meeting instead.