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Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801","board_name":"Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology","board_parent_org":"Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)","board_phone":"(808) 586-3000","board_physical_address":"335 Merchant St., Room 301, Honolulu, HI 96813","board_source_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/speech/","board_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/speech/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/hawaii-slp","ce_requirements_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/speech/","common_delays":[{"description":"Missing signatures, lack of notarization on verification forms, or missing letters of recommendation are the most frequent causes of delay.","title":"Incomplete Documentation"},{"description":"Waiting for official transcripts or ASHA verification letters to arrive at the Board office can add weeks to the timeline.","title":"Third-Party Delays"},{"description":"Fees change depending on whether the license is issued in an even or odd-numbered year. 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While some pathways may require fingerprinting (e.g., for school-based employment), it is not a standard requirement for the general state license application.","question":"Is a background check required?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":25.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$25 application + $150 license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/hawaii-slp.json","processing_time":"4 to 8 weeks","profession":"Speech-Language Pathologist","provisional_info":"Hawaii issues a Provisional SLP License for graduates completing their Clinical Fellowship.","reciprocity_info":"Hawaii does not participate in the ASLP Interstate Compact. Out-of-state SLPs must apply for full Hawaii licensure.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years (odd years)","renewal_fee_amount":120.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"The primary application form based on your pathway (Examination/Provisional or ASHA CCC).","name":"Form SP-01 or SP-03","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/speech/application_publications/","url_label":"Download Forms"},{"description":"Must be sent directly from your accredited educational institution to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Professional recommendations from supervisors or colleagues regarding your work experience or training.","name":"Three Letters of Recommendation","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Verification of the completion of your 36-week clinical fellowship, signed by your supervisor and notarized.","name":"Clinical Fellowship Verification (SP-06)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Verification of 375 hours of supervised clinical practicum, signed and notarized.","name":"Clinical Observation and Practicum Verification (SP-05)","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"hawaii-slp","state_name":"Hawaii","state_slug":"hawaii","statutes_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/speech/statute_rules/","steps":[{"description":"Register for an account on the Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) portal to manage your application and license online.","title":"Create a MyPVL Account","url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","url_label":"Register on MyPVL"},{"description":"Successfully complete the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology exam (test code 5331) and ensure scores are sent to the Hawaii Board.","title":"Pass the Praxis Exam","url":"https://www.ets.org/praxis/asha","url_label":"Register for Praxis"},{"description":"Complete 36 weeks of full-time (or equivalent part-time) supervised clinical fellowship experience.","title":"Complete Clinical Fellowship","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete Form SP-01 (for examination) or SP-03 (for ASHA CCC holders) and pay the required application and licensing fees through the MyPVL portal or by mail.","title":"Submit Application and Fees","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/speech/application_publications/","url_label":"Download Application Forms"},{"description":"Arrange for official transcripts, three professional letters of recommendation, and clinical fellowship verification forms to be sent directly to the Board.","title":"Submit Supporting Documents","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/speech/application_publications/","url_label":"View Required Forms"},{"description":"Check the status of your pending application through your MyPVL dashboard. Processing typically takes 45-60 business days.","title":"Monitor Application Status","url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/","url_label":"Check Status"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:04:32.779823+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/"}