Licensing Path
South Carolina 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
- $100
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- ASLP-IC active in South Carolina
- Board
- Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
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 to LLR
Submit with $100 fee.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $100
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $60
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (June 30)
- Application
- $100
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $100
License Types
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist: Full credential for independent SLP practice in South Carolina.
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: SLED and FBI background check.
Board Contact
- Board
- Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Department
- South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)
- Phone
- (803) 896-4655
- contactllr@llr.sc.gov
- Board site
- https://llr.sc.gov/slpa/
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $60. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (June 30).
South Carolina Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a South Carolina SLP license cost?
$100 initial. $60 biennial renewal.
Is South Carolina part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
Yes.
Does South Carolina allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes.
Does South Carolina have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. South Carolina participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in South Carolina without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to South Carolina?
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 South Carolina while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.