{"application_form_url":"http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/AudSLPApp.pdf","application_portal_url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/audiology-and-speech-language-pathology.aspx","board_contact_url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/audiology-and-speech-language-pathology.aspx","board_email":"mailto:dhhs.licensure@nebraska.gov","board_fax":"(402) 471-3577","board_mailing_address":"P.O. 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A current ASHA CCC-A can be used to satisfy this requirement.","question":"How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for renewal?"},{"answer":"The initial licensure fee is $140. This is separate from the fingerprinting fees paid to the Nebraska State Patrol.","question":"What is the initial licensure fee?"},{"answer":"Yes, Nebraska is a member state of the ASLP-IC, allowing for practice privileges in other member states.","question":"Is Nebraska part of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"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":"https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/fingerprinting","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$100 application/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/nebraska-aud.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Audiologist","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the Praxis. Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Audiologists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"The official DHHS application for Audiology licensure with original signature.","name":"Initial Application Form","url":"http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/AudSLPApp.pdf","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"Transcripts showing a doctoral degree in Audiology from an approved program, sent directly from the school.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official documentation of passing scores on the PRAXIS licensure examination.","name":"PRAXIS Exam Scores","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A photocopy of a birth certificate, unexpired passport, or other document showing legal presence in the U.S.","name":"Proof of Citizenship/Lawful Presence","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Confirmation of fingerprint submission to the Nebraska State Patrol.","name":"Fingerprint Confirmation","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"nebraska-aud","state_name":"Nebraska","state_slug":"nebraska","statutes_url":"https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=38-501","steps":[{"description":"Download and fill out the Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Initial Application. Note that an original signature is required.","title":"Complete Application Form","url":"http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/AudSLPApp.pdf","url_label":"Download Application"},{"description":"Schedule an appointment with the Nebraska State Patrol for a criminal background check. You must pay the required fee ($15.50 for state check) to the State Patrol.","title":"Schedule Fingerprinting","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Request that your official transcripts showing proof of a doctoral degree in Audiology be sent directly from your academic institution to the DHHS Licensure Unit.","title":"Submit Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Request official PRAXIS exam scores be sent to the Nebraska Board (Score Recipient Code: 7646).","title":"Submit PRAXIS Scores","url":"https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/scores/send-scores.html","url_label":"Send Scores"},{"description":"Mail the completed application, a check or money order for $140 (payable to DHHS-Licensure Unit), and proof of citizenship to the DHHS Licensure Unit in Lincoln.","title":"Mail Application and Fee","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-05-17T09:09:36.001388+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.nebraska.gov/LISSearch/search.cgi"}