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How to get a Hawaii speech-language pathology license

Speech-language pathologists in Hawaii are licensed by the Hawaii Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology. 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 graduate from an accredited college or university and be eligible for the ASHA certificate of clinical competence, including three hundred seventy-five hours of supervised clinical observation and practicum and a clinical fellowship of at least thirty-six weeks of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent. [2]
National exam: Applicants must pass the Praxis examination in speech-language pathology administered by ETS, with the passing score set by ASHA's Council for Clinical Certification. [2]
Background check: The application asks whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime that has not been annulled or expunged; applicants with a conviction must submit a signed explanation, court records and affidavits attesting to rehabilitation. [2]
Fees: The application fee is $50 and is not refundable; total initial fees are $264 if the license is issued in an even-numbered year or $176 if issued in an odd-numbered year, and a provisional license costs $226. [2]
Where to apply: Speech pathologist application forms (by examination, provisional, ASHA certification, temporary services) are posted on the Board's Application Forms and Publications page; an application is abandoned if not completed within one year of filing. [5] Open the application →
Processing time: The Board states it takes approximately 15 to 20 business days to process an application for completeness, after which a license may be issued if there are no deficiencies. [4]

Moving to the state

Already licensed somewhere else?

Hawaii is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Hawaii license before starting.

Licensed in another state: Hawaii offers no reciprocity for out-of-state licenses; speech pathologists holding the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence may apply for licensure by ASHA certification, with an ASHA verification letter dated within six months sent directly to the Board. [3]

Before your full license

New graduates and clinical fellows

Temporary or provisional license: Speech pathologists with at least a master's degree may obtain a provisional license to complete licensure requirements under supervision of a licensed, ASHA-certified speech pathologist; it is valid for one year and may be renewed for one additional one-year period. [2]

After you are licensed

Keeping the license active

Renewal: All speech pathologist licenses must be renewed by December 31 of every odd-numbered year; the on-time renewal fee is $176. [1]
Continuing education: The Board's FAQ states there are no continuing education requirements for speech pathologist license renewal. [4]

Working in Hawaii

Pay and openings

Speech-language pathologists in Hawaii earn a mean of $91,660 a year (BLS). Most of our Hawaii 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 Hawaii board before you apply. This page is a guide, not legal advice.

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