Licensing Path
Missouri 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
- $75
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- ASLP-IC active in Missouri
- Board
- Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
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 $75 fee to the Division of Professional Registration.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $75
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $60
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Application
- $75
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $75
License Types
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist: The full credential to independently practice speech-language pathology in Missouri.
Provisional 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
- Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
- Department
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Phone
- (573) 751-0240
- speechaud@pr.mo.gov
- Board site
- https://pr.mo.gov/speechaudiology.asp
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $60. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.
Missouri Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a Missouri SLP license cost?
$75 initial. $60 biennial renewal.
Is Missouri part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
Yes.
Does Missouri allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes.
Does Missouri have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. Missouri participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in Missouri without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to Missouri?
Most endorsement applications take 2 to 4 weeks. If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Missouri while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.