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How to get a Alaska speech-language pathology license

Speech-language pathologists in Alaska are licensed by the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist Program. Below is what the board requires, from education to renewal, with every requirement linked to the board page it comes from. Checked October 22, 2026.

Step by step

Getting licensed

Education: Applicants must hold the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology, or its equivalent, and be at least 18 years old. [2]
Background check: Applicants must submit an FD-258 fingerprint card, which the program forwards to the Alaska Department of Public Safety and the FBI for a criminal background check; the fingerprint processing fee is $75. [1]
Fees: Applicants pay a $200 nonrefundable application fee, a $70 license fee and a $75 fingerprint processing fee, for total fees due of $345. [1]
Where to apply: Applicants apply by submitting the speech-language pathologist license application to the Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist Program, PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811. [1] Open the application →
Processing time: The division says processing a paper application varies by program but can take several weeks from the date a complete application with all fees is received. [1]

Moving to the state

Already licensed somewhere else?

Alaska has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Alaska license for now.

Licensed in another state: Speech-language pathologists licensed in another state use the standard license application (with ASHA certification and verification from every jurisdiction where they have been licensed) and may receive a temporary license while it is pending by paying an additional $70 temporary license fee. [1]
Interstate compact: Alaska has enacted the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, which the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development is directed to implement; this source does not say whether privileges are being issued yet. [2]

Before your full license

New graduates and clinical fellows

Temporary or provisional license: Alaska issues a temporary speech-language pathologist license to clinical fellows, resident or not, who are completing the supervised clinical year for the ASHA CCC; fees are a $200 nonrefundable application fee and a $70 temporary license fee. [3]

After you are licensed

Keeping the license active

Renewal: Speech-language pathologist licenses are issued for a two-year period and expire on September 30 of even-numbered years, regardless of the date of issuance. [1]

Working in Alaska

Pay and openings

Speech-language pathologists in Alaska earn a mean of $100,320 a year (BLS). Most of our Alaska searches are confidential and never posted; tell us what you want and we will match you quietly.

Sources

Every requirement above was checked against the official page listed here on October 22, 2026. Boards change fees and rules, so confirm with the Alaska board before you apply. This page is a guide, not legal advice.

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