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The license costs $40 and allows supervised practice. The Board reviews applications monthly, so processing time depends on the Board's meeting schedule.","reciprocity_info":"Georgia offers licensure by endorsement for SLPs licensed in other states, as well as for ASHA CCC-SLP holders. The endorsement application fee is $120 (same as by examination). 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This must be done after submitting your application to the Board.","title":"Complete Fingerprinting and Background Check","url":"https://www.fieldprintgeorgia.com/","url_label":"Schedule Fingerprinting"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"$40","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-05-31T08:59:23.839056+00:00","verify_license_url":null}