Speech Language Pathology
Licenses & Certifications
Use our interactive Speech Language Pathology License & Certification map to find timeframes and direct links to license requirements for each state.
| State | Specialty | Timeframe | Notes | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | SLP | 1-2 weeks | Alaska SLP | |
| Alabama | SLP | Board meets the 2nd Friday of each month except March. | Alabama SLP | |
| Arkansas | SLP | 2nd Friday every other month | Arkansas SLP | |
| Arizona | SLP | 60 days | Arizona SLP | |
| California | SLP | If sending fingerprint cards: 5 months LiveScan: 4-6 weeks | They offer a temp license, but it takes the same timeframe as the regular license and costs and additional $30. LiveScan or fingerprint cards required. | California SLP |
| Colorado | SLP | 2-3 weeks | SLPAs do not require licensing. | |
| Connecticut | SLP | 2-3 weeks | Connecticut SLP | |
| District of Columbia | SLP | App needs to be at the board the Friday prior to the meeting date. Board meets 3rd Monday of every month. | Live Scan or fingerprint cards required. | District of Columbia SLP |
| Delaware | SLP | 3rd Tuesday of every month | Complete application file must be in 3 business days prior to board meeting. | Delaware SLP |
| Florida | SLP | 30+ Days | 1 hour HIV/AIDs education; 2 hours medical errors education | Florida SLP |
| Georgia | SLP | App needs to be at the board 10 days prior to board meeting. Board meets 3rd Monday of every month. | Online application | Georgia SLP |
| Hawaii | SLP | 20-30 days from receipt of application | Hawaii SLP | |
| Iowa | SLP | 3-4 weeks | Iowa SLP | |
| Idaho | SLP | Varies. Based on board meeting. | Idaho SLP | |
| Illinois | SLP | 4-6 weeks | Illinois SLP | |
| Indiana | SLP | CCCs 2-3 weeks; if no CCC, has to be board reviewed (meets quarterly). | LiveScan or fingerprint cards required | Indiana SLP |
| Kansas | SLP | 2-3 weeks | Kansas SLP | |
| Kentucky | SLP | Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month | Kentucky SLP | |
| Louisiana | SLP | 60 day grace period upon receipt of app | Louisiana SLP | |
| Massachusetts | SLP | CORI check run after app is complete - 2-3 weeks | Massachusetts SLP | |
| Maryland | SLP | 2-5 weeks | No longer offering a temp license | Maryland SLP |
| Maine | SLP | 2-3 weeks | Maine SLP | |
| Michigan | SLP | 2-3 weeks | Fingerprint cards required | Michigan SLP |
| Minnesota | SLP | 4-6 weeks | Minnesota SLP | |
| Missouri | SLP | 30 days | Missouri SLP | |
| Mississippi | SLP | 1-2 weeks | Mississippi SLP | |
| Montana | SLP | 30 days | Montana SLP | |
| North Carolina | SLP | 2-3 weeks | North Carolina SLP | |
| North Dakota | SLP | 1-2 weeks | North Dakota SLP | |
| Nebraska | SLP | 7-10 days | Nebraska SLP | |
| New Hampshire | SLP | Based on board meeting- 1st Thursday of the month | Must obtain criminal history reports from any state lived/worked in (done through state police); request application from board | New Hampshire SLP |
| New Jersey | SLP | 4-6 weeks | LiveScan or fingerprint cards required | New Jersey SLP |
| New Mexico | SLP | 30+ days | New Mexico SLP | |
| Nevada | SLP | 2-3 weeks | Nevada SLP | |
| New York | SLP | 2-3 weeks | New York SLP | |
| Ohio | SLP | Based on board meeting- need to check website for dates | Ohio SLP | |
| Oklahoma | SLP | Based on board meeting every other month- application must be complete 1 week prior | Background check required | Oklahoma SLP |
| Oregon | SLP | 1-2 weeks | Oregon SLP | |
| Pennsylvania | SLP | 2-3 weeks | Pennsylvania SLP | |
| Rhode Island | SLP | 4-6 weeks | Rhode Island SLP | |
| South Carolina | SLP | 4-6 weeks | South Carolina SLP | |
| South Dakota | SLP | 2-3 weeks | ||
| Tennessee | SLP | 6 weeks | Tennessee SLP | |
| Texas | SLP | 3-6 weeks | LiveScan or fingerprint cards required | Texas SLP |
| Utah | SLP | 2-3 weeks | Utah SLP | |
| Virginia | SLP | 1-2 weeks | Virginia SLP | |
| Vermont | SLP | 5-7 weeks | LiveScan or fingerprint cards required | Vermont SLP |
| Washington | SLP | 1-2 weeks | Washington SLP | |
| Wisconsin | SLP | 30-60 days | Wisconsin SLP | |
| West Virginia | SLP | 1-2 weeks | West Virginia SLP |
