{"application_form_url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/ASLP/ApplicantResources/ApplyForaLicense/Audiologist/","application_portal_url":"https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/","board_contact_url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/ASLP/AboutTheBoard/StaffListing/","board_email":"mailto:audboard@dhp.virginia.gov","board_fax":"(804) 527-4413","board_mailing_address":"9960 Mayland Dr., Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463","board_name":"Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology","board_parent_org":"Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP)","board_phone":"(804) 367-4600","board_physical_address":"9960 Mayland Dr., Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233","board_source_url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/aud/","board_url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/aud/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/virginia-aud","ce_requirements_url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/ASLP/PractitionerResources/ContinuingEducation/","common_delays":[{"description":"Applicants often fail to email the digital NPDB report directly to the Board, causing significant delays in file completion.","title":"NPDB Report Delivery"},{"description":"The Board requires verification from every state where a license was held, even if expired. 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Renewal notices are typically sent 45-60 days prior to expiration.","question":"When does my Virginia Audiologist license expire?"},{"answer":"Audiologists must complete 10 contact hours of board-approved CE each year to renew an active license.","question":"What are the continuing education (CE) requirements?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/","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":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/virginia-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":"https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"A current digital self-query report from the National Practitioner Data Bank, emailed to the Board.","name":"NPDB Self-Query Report","url":"https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/","url_label":"NPDB Website"},{"description":"Final transcripts showing the conferral of a doctoral degree (AuD) sent directly from the educational institution.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official scores from the national examination in audiology sent via ETS using code 9347.","name":"Praxis Exam Scores","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Verification of current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) or ABA certification. The Board can often download this if the number is provided.","name":"ASHA CCC or ABA Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official verification of all health-related licenses ever held in any other U.S. jurisdiction.","name":"License Verifications","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"virginia-aud","state_name":"Virginia","state_slug":"virginia","statutes_url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/ASLP/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/","steps":[{"description":"Use the Board's Application Wizard to determine if you qualify for initial licensure, provisional licensure, or licensure by endorsement.","title":"Determine Eligibility","url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/ASLP/ApplicantResources/ApplyForaLicense/Audiologist/","url_label":"View Application Wizard"},{"description":"Create an account on the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) Online Licensing portal to start your application.","title":"Register Online","url":"https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/Register.aspx","url_label":"Register Now"},{"description":"Complete the online application for Audiologist licensure and pay the non-refundable application fee of $135 ($50 for provisional).","title":"Submit Application and Fee","url":"https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/","url_label":"Login to Apply"},{"description":"Request a digital self-query report from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Once received, email the digital report directly to audbd@dhp.virginia.gov.","title":"Request NPDB Self-Query","url":"https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/ext/selfquery/SQHome.jsp","url_label":"Start NPDB Query"},{"description":"Request that your Praxis exam scores be sent electronically to the Virginia Board using Board Code 9347.","title":"Submit Praxis Scores","url":"https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/scores/send-scores.html","url_label":"Send Praxis Scores"},{"description":"Request official license verification from every jurisdiction where you have ever held a license. Verifications must be sent directly to the Board.","title":"Verify Out-of-State Licenses","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Monitor your application progress through the online portal. Allow at least 21 business days for initial processing.","title":"Track Application Status","url":"https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/CheckStatus.aspx","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":"2026-04-26T09:03:08.802027+00:00","verify_license_url":null}