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Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist License

Division of Professional Regulation — Speech-Language Pathology

Total Fee
$90
Processing Time
4 to 6 weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
Temp License
Not available
$75

What You'll Need

  • Official Transcripts — Must be sent directly from the educational institution to IDFPR.
  • Praxis Exam Scores — Official scores sent directly from ETS (Test Code 5331).
  • Fingerprint Receipt — The receipt containing the Transaction Control Number (TCN) from a licensed vendor.
  • VE-SP Form — Verification of Employment/Experience form signed by a licensed supervisor.
  • ASHA CCC (Optional) — A copy of your ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence can often satisfy experience and exam requirements.

How to Apply

  1. Complete Fingerprinting ▾
    Obtain a fingerprint-based background check from an Illinois-licensed Live Scan vendor. Fingerprints must be taken within 60 days of submitting your application.
  2. Create a CORE Account ▾
    Register for an account on the IDFPR CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment) portal using the Illinois ILogin system.
    Access CORE Portal
  3. Submit Online Application ▾
    Complete the online application for a Speech-Language Pathologist license and pay the $90 initial application fee.
    Apply Online
  4. Submit Official Transcripts ▾
    Request your university to send official transcripts directly to IDFPR verifying your Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  5. Send Praxis Scores ▾
    Request ETS to send your official Praxis exam scores (Test Code 5331) directly to the Illinois board.
    Request Praxis Scores
  6. Verify Professional Experience ▾
    Submit proof of 9 months of full-time supervised professional experience (Clinical Fellowship) using the VE-SP form or provide a copy of your ASHA CCC.
Total Fee
$90
Processing Time
4 to 6 weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available

Transfer License

Requirements ▾
Illinois offers licensure by endorsement for SLPs licensed in other states. The endorsement application fee is $100. Applicants must demonstrate equivalent education, examination, and experience. ASHA CCC-SLP holders may have the review process streamlined but must still submit a full Illinois application.
Apply to transfer

Steps

  1. Submit Endorsement Application ▾
    Apply via the CORE portal selecting the 'Endorsement' method and pay the $100 fee.
    Apply via Endorsement
  2. Verification of Licensure ▾
    Request official verification of licensure from the state of your original license and the state where you most recently practiced.
  3. Submit Educational Proof ▾
    Provide official transcripts or a copy of your ASHA CCC to verify academic requirements.
Total Fee
$100
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (October 31, odd years)
Compact
No
Board
Division of Professional Regulation — Speech-Language Pathology

Keeping Your License Active

Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist licenses renew Every 2 years (October 31, odd years). Contact the Division of Professional Regulation — Speech-Language Pathology for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

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Fees

ItemAmount
Application$90
Endorsement application$90
Fingerprint check$35-$50 (varies by state)
Temporary permit$75
Renewal100.0

Slow Downs

Expired Fingerprints ▾
Fingerprints must be taken within 60 days of the application date. If they are older, the application will be delayed until new prints are submitted.
Missing Third-Party Documents ▾
Delays often occur when transcripts or Praxis scores are not sent directly from the source to IDFPR.
Incomplete VE Forms ▾
Verification of Employment forms that are missing supervisor signatures or license numbers will be rejected.

Questions

How many CE hours are required for renewal? ▾
Licensed SLPs must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years, including 1 hour of ethics, 1 hour of sexual harassment training, and 1 hour of implicit bias training.
When does my SLP license expire? ▾
All Illinois SLP licenses expire on October 31 of every odd-numbered year.
Can I practice while my application is pending? ▾
No, you must hold a valid license or a temporary license (for Clinical Fellowship) to practice speech-language pathology in Illinois.
What is the fee for an initial SLP license? ▾
The initial application fee for a license by examination is $90.

Board Info

Division of Professional Regulation — Speech-Language Pathology
Phone(217) 785-0800
Webidfpr.illinois.gov/
Emailmailto:FPR.COREHelp@illinois.gov
Sources
Division of Professional Regulation — Speech-Language Pathology State statutes
Last verified 2026-02-25