Several issues related to the licensure of industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologists are considered. Initially, the status quo of psychological licensing is reviewed. Reasons for favoring and opposing licensure are examined in terms of the protection of the public and protection of the field. Generic, specialty, and combined generic and specialty approaches to licensing are detailed. Several recommendations are presented including: (1) assessing the need for licensure; (2) identifying I/O psychology users, as well as identifying inadequate service providers; (3) developing rigorous competence assessment procedures; (4) educating members about licensure issues; (5) providing data to support positions; (6) assuring representation on American Psychological Association boards and committees; and (7) taking a proactive, constructive role in the profession. (RC)