Licensing Path
Utah 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 Utah
- Board
- Division of Professional Licensing — Speech-Language Pathology
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 DOPL
Submit with $100 fee through DOPL.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $100
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $52
- 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 Utah.
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: BCI and FBI background check.
Board Contact
- Board
- Division of Professional Licensing — Speech-Language Pathology
- Department
- Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
- Phone
- (801) 530-6628
- dopl@utah.gov
- Board site
- https://dopl.utah.gov/slp/
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $52. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.
Utah Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a Utah SLP license cost?
$100 initial. $52 biennial renewal — one of the lowest renewal fees in the country.
Is Utah part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
Yes.
Does Utah allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes.
Does Utah have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. Utah participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in Utah without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to Utah?
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 Utah while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.