Licensing Path
New Hampshire 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
- $110
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- ASLP-IC active in New Hampshire
- Board
- Allied Health Professionals Board
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Earn a Master's Degree in SLP
From a CAA-accredited program.
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Step 2
Pass the Praxis Examination
Test code 5331, score 162.
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Step 3
Complete Clinical Fellowship
36 weeks supervised clinical practice.
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Step 4
Submit Application
Submit to OPLC with $110 fee.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $110
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $110
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Application
- $110
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $110
License Types
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist: Full credential for independent SLP practice in New Hampshire.
Provisional SLP License: For 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
- Allied Health Professionals Board
- Department
- New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
- Phone
- (603) 271-0254
- oplc@nh.gov
- Board site
- https://www.oplc.nh.gov/allied-health-professionals
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $110. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.
New Hampshire Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a New Hampshire SLP license cost?
$110 initial. $110 biennial renewal.
Is New Hampshire part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
Yes.
Does New Hampshire allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes.
Does New Hampshire have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. New Hampshire participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in New Hampshire without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.