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How to get a North Dakota speech-language pathology license

Speech-language pathologists in North Dakota are licensed by the North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. 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 a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an educational institution recognized by the board, and must have official graduate and undergraduate transcripts sent directly to the board. [2]
National exam
Applicants must provide proof of a passing Praxis score; applicants without that documentation may upload proof of current ASHA certification instead. [3]
Fees
Applicants pay a $100.00 application fee; the board's fee schedule also lists a $250.00 re-licensing fee. [3]
Where to apply
Applicants apply through the board's online application, linked from the New Application Instructions page. [3] Open the application →
Processing time
The board states that review of applications is usually completed within 7-10 business days; incomplete applications take longer. [7]

Moving to the state

Already licensed somewhere else?

North Dakota is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full North Dakota license before starting.
Licensed in another state
The board may license an applicant who holds a current license in good standing in another state if that state imposes at least substantially the same standards as North Dakota. [4]

Before your full license

New graduates and clinical fellows

Temporary or provisional license
The board may grant a temporary license, for a maximum of six months, to an applicant who holds a current license in good standing in another state or has held one within the past five years. [4]

After you are licensed

Keeping the license active

Renewal
Licenses renew annually and expire each year on December 31st; the annual renewal fee is $75.00, and renewals received after December 31st are subject to a late fee. [5]
Continuing education
Licensees must complete at least ten (10) clock hours of approved continuing education each year; courses must be preapproved by the board unless they are approved by ASHA, AAA or IHS. [6]

Working in North Dakota

Pay and openings

Speech-language pathologists in North Dakota earn a mean of $75,980 a year (BLS). Most of our North Dakota 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 North Dakota board before you apply. This page is a guide, not legal advice.

  1. [1] https://www.ndsbe.com/
  2. [2] https://www.ndsbe.com/verify/
  3. [3] https://www.ndsbe.com/lic/apply/index.asp
  4. [4] https://ndlegis.gov/api/acdata/pdf/11-02-01.pdf
  5. [5] https://www.ndsbe.com/lic/renew/index.asp
  6. [6] https://www.ndsbe.com/ce/index.asp
  7. [7] https://www.ndsbe.com/lic/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.asp

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