Licensing Path
South Dakota 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 Dakota
- Board
- Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists
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 with $100 fee.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $100
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $75
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- 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 Dakota.
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
- Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists
- Department
- South Dakota Department of Health
- Phone
- (605) 773-3101
- doh.info@state.sd.us
- Board site
- https://doh.sd.gov/boards/audiology/
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $75. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.
South Dakota Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a South Dakota SLP license cost?
$100 initial. $75 biennial renewal.
Is South Dakota part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
No.
Does South Dakota allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes, with a valid SD license.
Does South Dakota have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. South Dakota participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in South Dakota without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to South Dakota?
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 Dakota while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.