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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":"https://doh.sd.gov/boards/audiology/licensee-online-services/","required_documents":[{"description":"A signed and notarized application form.","name":"Application for Licensure","url":"https://doh.sd.gov/boards/audiology/licensing-requirements/","url_label":"Download Application"},{"description":"$200 for a permanent license or $100 for a provisional license.","name":"Application Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Transcripts showing a Master's or Doctorate in Audiology, sent directly from the institution.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of ASHA CCC-A or official Praxis exam scores sent directly from the testing service.","name":"ASHA Certification or Praxis Scores","url":"https://www.ets.org/praxis/asha","url_label":"Praxis Scores"},{"description":"Required only if the applicant is not ASHA certified.","name":"Verification of Supervised Practicum","url":"https://doh.sd.gov/boards/audiology/licensing-requirements/","url_label":"Download Practicum Form"},{"description":"Official verification from every state where the applicant has ever held a license.","name":"License Verification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"south-dakota-aud","state_name":"South Dakota","state_slug":"south-dakota","statutes_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2051644","steps":[{"description":"Download the 'Application for Licensure to Practice Audiology' PDF from the board's website. 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