South Dakota Speech-Language Pathologist License

What You'll Need

• Notarized Application — The official application form must be signed and notarized before submission. Download Application
• Official Transcripts — Must be sent directly from the university registrar to the Board office.
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) — Verification of ASHA certification must be sent directly from ASHA to the Board.
• Praxis Score Report — Official scores must be sent directly from ETS using code 0279. Order Score Report
• Clinical Fellowship Verification — Form documenting the completion of the supervised postgraduate professional experience. Download CFY Form

How to Apply

1. Obtain Graduate Degree ▾
   Complete a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program.
   Review Educational Requirements
2. Pass the Praxis Exam ▾
   Take and pass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology (Test 5331) with a score of at least 162. Use recipient code 0279 for the South Dakota Board.
   Register for Praxis
3. Apply for Provisional License ▾
   If you are starting your Clinical Fellowship (CFY), you must apply for a Provisional License. Submit the notarized application and $250 fee.
   Download Provisional Application
4. Complete Clinical Fellowship ▾
   Complete 36 weeks of supervised professional experience. Your supervisor must be a licensed SLP in South Dakota.
5. Submit Full Licensure Application ▾
   Once the CFY is complete or if you already hold ASHA CCCs, submit the full SLP application, notarized, with the $250 fee ($100 application + $150 licensure).
   Apply via MySD Portal
6. Verify Out-of-State Licenses ▾
   Request official license verifications from every state where you have ever held a license, to be sent directly to the South Dakota Board.
   Download Verification Form