Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance
NOTIFICATION REGARDING CERTIFICATION
INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED PRACTITIONER
*Additional information may be requested and required upon review of application(s) for license.
Page 2 of 2 Revised 5/24/2021
Please remit with the form the following documents:
DHS Form #5 – New application for certification/Adding site:
• Completed W-9 in Practitioners name
• Any required business license(s)
• Copy of current practitioner license
• Copy of Family Involvement Policy (for clients under age 18)
DHS Form #3 – Application to renew certification:
• Copy of current practitioner license
• Copy of current required business license(s), if any
• Copy of Family Involvement Policy (for clients under age 18), if changed
DHS Form #4 – Site closure:
• Documentation demonstrating continuity of care
• Documentation of notice to families and clients of closure
• Copy of public notice to be posted on site entry
• Copy of transition plan
DHS Form # 4 (continued) – Application for site transfer:
• Any required business license(s) for proposed location
• Copy of current practitioner license
• Copy of Family Involvement Policy (for clients under age 18), if changed
Notification for site relocation:
The provider must follow the rules for closing the original site, and the rules for opening a new site.
DHS Form # 6 – Annual Report:
• Copy of current practitioner license(s)
• Copy of existing contracts with professionals, agencies, and entities
• Copy of passed annual fire and safety inspection from the State Fire Marshall/local authority