Licensing Path
Virginia participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state also participates and your license is eligible, you may be able to practice through compact privilege.
If you do not qualify for compact privilege, use the endorsement path below.
- Endorsement fee
- $130
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Fingerprinting
- Required
- Temporary license
- Available
- Compact
- ASLP-IC active in Virginia
- Board
- Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
From the board
Endorsement Steps
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Step 1
Earn a Master's Degree in SLP
From a CAA-accredited program.
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Step 2
Pass the Praxis Examination
Test code 5331, score 162.
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Step 3
Complete Clinical Fellowship
36 weeks supervised clinical practice.
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Step 4
Submit Application to DHP
Submit with $130 fee.
Quick Facts
- Total fee
- $130
- Processing time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Renewal fee
- $75
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (June 30)
- Application
- $130
- Background check
- $0 (included in application)
- Jurisprudence exam
- $0
- Total estimated cost
- $130
License Types
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist: Full credential for independent SLP practice in Virginia.
Provisional SLP License: For SLP graduates completing their Clinical Fellowship.
Required Documents
- Official graduate transcripts: From a CAA-accredited program.
- Praxis exam score report: Score of 162 or higher.
- Clinical Fellowship verification: CF completion documentation.
- Background check: Virginia State Police and FBI background check.
Board Contact
- Board
- Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Department
- Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP)
- Phone
- (804) 367-4600
- audboard@dhp.virginia.gov
- Board site
- https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/aud/
- Compact source
- https://aslpcompact.com/
Source: Primary board website
Renewal
Renewal fee is $75. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (June 30).
Virginia Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing FAQ
How much does a Virginia SLP license cost?
$130 initial. $75 biennial renewal.
Is Virginia part of the ASLP Interstate Compact?
Yes.
Does Virginia allow telepractice for SLPs?
Yes.
Does Virginia have reciprocity for speech-language pathologists?
Yes. Virginia participates in the ASLP-IC. If your home state and license qualify for compact privilege, you can typically practice in Virginia without a separate endorsement application.
How long does it take to transfer my speech-language pathologist license to Virginia?
Most endorsement applications take 2 to 4 weeks. If you qualify for an active compact privilege, there may be no separate wait to start practicing.
Can I start working in Virginia while my endorsement application is processing?
A temporary or provisional credential is available while the full endorsement application is pending.