Licensing Path
Maine participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state also participates and your license is eligible, you may be able to practice through compact privilege.
If you do not qualify for compact privilege, use the endorsement path below.
- Endorsement fee
- $150
- Processing time
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- ASLP-IC active in Maine
- Board
- Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Earn a Master's Degree in SLP
Complete a master's degree from a CAA-accredited program.
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Step 2
Pass the Praxis Examination
Achieve a passing score on Praxis (test code 5331, score 162).
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Step 3
Complete Clinical Fellowship
Complete 36 weeks of supervised clinical practice (1,260 hours).
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Step 4
Submit Application
Submit application with fees.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $150
- Processing time
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $100
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Application
- $50
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $150
License Types
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist: The full credential to independently practice speech-language pathology in Maine.
Conditional SLP License: Issued to SLP graduates completing their Clinical Fellowship.
Required Documents
- Official graduate transcripts: From a CAA-accredited program.
- Praxis exam score report: Score of 162 or higher.
- Clinical Fellowship verification: CF completion documentation.
- Background check: Criminal background check.
Board Contact
- Board
- Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Department
- Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
- Phone
- (207) 624-8603
- speech.aud@maine.gov
- Board site
- https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/speech-language-pathology-audiology
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $100. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.
Maine Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a Maine SLP license cost?
$150 initial. $100 biennial renewal.
Is Maine part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
Yes.
Does Maine allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes.
Does Maine have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. Maine participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in Maine without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to Maine?
Most endorsement applications take 4 to 6 weeks. If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Maine while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.