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How to get a Utah speech-language pathology license

Speech-language pathologists in Utah are licensed by the Speech-language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensing Board. 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 without a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence must verify at least a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited university or college and complete one academic year of supervised professional experience. [1]
National exam: Applicants must hold current ASHA certification or document a passing score on the Praxis exam for speech-language pathology. [2]
Where to apply: Applicants apply online or with a paper application through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing speech-language pathologist license page. [6] Open the application →

Moving to the state

Already licensed somewhere else?

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

Licensed in another state: Speech-language pathologists licensed in a jurisdiction Utah deems equivalent may apply by endorsement if they have held that license for at least one year and it is active and in good standing. [3]
Interstate compact: Utah has enacted the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC), which reached its activation threshold as of October 2021. [5]

Before your full license

New graduates and clinical fellows

Temporary or provisional license: A temporary speech-language pathology license may be issued to an applicant practicing a year of clinical fellowship; it is valid for up to 12 months from the day after issuance. [1]

After you are licensed

Keeping the license active

Renewal: Speech-language pathologist licenses expire on May 31 of odd-numbered years, and DOPL mails a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration. [4]
Continuing education: At renewal, licensees must show either 20 hours of division-approved continuing education in the preceding renewal cycle or an active national certification that requires at least 20 hours of continuing education per cycle. [1]

Working in Utah

Pay and openings

Speech-language pathologists in Utah earn a mean of $90,630 a year (BLS). Most of our Utah 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 Utah board before you apply. This page is a guide, not legal advice.

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