Licensing Path
Montana 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
- $200
- Processing time
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- ASLP-IC active in Montana
- Board
- Board of 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 fees to the Board.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $200
- Processing time
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $150
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Application
- $100
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $200
License Types
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist: The full credential to independently practice speech-language pathology in Montana.
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
- Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
- Department
- Montana Department of Labor and Industry
- Phone
- (406) 841-2394
- dlibsdslp@mt.gov
- Board site
- https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/speech-language-pathologists-audiologists
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $150. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.
Montana Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a Montana SLP license cost?
$200 initial. $150 biennial renewal.
Is Montana part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
Yes.
Does Montana allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes.
Does Montana have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. Montana participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in Montana without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to Montana?
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 Montana while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.