{"application_form_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/speech-language-pathologists/forms-instructions/","application_portal_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/","board_contact_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/speech-language-pathologists/contact-us/","board_email":"mailto:sos.opr@vermont.gov","board_fax":"(802) 828-2465","board_mailing_address":"89 Main St., 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620-3402","board_name":"Office of Professional Regulation \u2014 Speech-Language Pathology","board_parent_org":"Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation","board_phone":"(802) 828-1505","board_physical_address":"89 Main St., 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620","board_source_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/speech-language-pathologists/","board_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/speech-language-pathologists/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/vermont-slp","ce_requirements_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/speech-language-pathologists/statutes-rules-resources/","common_delays":[{"description":"Transcripts not sent directly from the university or missing degree conferral dates can stall the application.","title":"Transcript Delivery Issues"},{"description":"Provisional applications are often delayed if the supervisor's Vermont license is not active or their CCC-SLP status is unverified.","title":"Incomplete Supervisor Information"},{"description":"Waiting for other state boards to send official license verifications is a primary cause of delay for endorsement applicants.","title":"Out-of-State Verification Wait Times"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"ASLP-IC (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact)","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:35.316782+00:00","credential_type":"Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)","description":"Complete guide to Vermont speech-language pathologist licensing.","endorsement_application_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/","endorsement_fees":{"app_fee":"$75","background_check_fee":"$0 (included in application)","jurisprudence_exam_fee":"$0","total_estimated_cost":"$150"},"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Request official verification of licensure from every state where you have held a license, sent directly to the Vermont OPR.","title":"Verify Out-of-State License","url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/","url_label":"Request Verification"},{"description":"Complete the online application for licensure by endorsement via the OPR portal and pay the required fees.","title":"Submit Endorsement Application","url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/","url_label":"Apply by Endorsement"},{"description":"Upload a copy of your current ASHA CCC-SLP card or certificate to expedite the process.","title":"Provide Proof of ASHA Certification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":"https://praxis.ets.org/","faqs":[{"answer":"Licensed SLPs must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years. 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Have scores sent directly to the Vermont OPR.","title":"Pass the Praxis Exam","url":"https://praxis.ets.org/","url_label":"Register for Praxis"},{"description":"Log into the OPR Online Services Platform to upgrade from provisional to full licensure or apply for initial licensure by examination.","title":"Submit Full License Application","url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/","url_label":"Submit Application"},{"description":"If you intend to work in a Vermont school, you must also obtain an Educational Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement from the Agency of Education (AOE) after receiving your OPR license.","title":"Obtain Agency of Education Endorsement (Optional)","url":"https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator/speech-language-pathologists","url_label":"AOE SLP Info"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-26T08:39:28.211468+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/find-a-professional/"}