(1) Any person seeking licensure as a professional counselor must apply on the board's official forms which may be obtained through the board office. All requirements with documentation must be met at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the board.

(2) Completed applications must be accompanied by:

(a) application fee;

(b) all verifications, transcripts, etc., as requested on the application; and

(c) three nomination letters as required by 37-23-202 (1) (d) , MCA.

(3) The applicant shall be notified in writing of the results of the evaluation of the application.

(4) The license will be effective as of the date all requirements, including payment of the original license fee, are met. An applicant shall not work as a licensed professional counselor until the effective date of the license.