Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing Guide

Illinois SLP License Overview

Illinois is not an ASLP-IC member state. Travelers must obtain an Illinois-specific license through the endorsement process to practice here.

How to Get an Illinois SLP License by Endorsement

How Speech-Language Pathologists already licensed in another state apply in Illinois: Online via CORE (Tyler) portal at ildfprprod.state-reg-central.tylerapp.com. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $100 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via Illinois board portal
2. Request license verification from current state (via ASHA or direct) (can run concurrently)
3. Complete any state-specific requirements (background check, etc.) (can run concurrently)
4. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through ASHA or direct board verification. Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Confirm the current fingerprinting and background check steps with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation website for status updates on your application.

Illinois SLP License Fees

Endorsement application and renewal: from our records; confirm with the board.

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Illinois Temporary SLP License

Illinois issues temporary speech-language pathology licenses, but they are only for applicants who will undertake supervised professional experience (the clinical fellowship) as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Illinois (225 ILCS 110/8.1). Otherwise, plan your start date around the full processing time.

Duration: 18 months; may be renewed only once for good cause shown.

Illinois SLP License Processing Time

Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement applications typically take 8-10 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 6 weeks (if out-of-state license verification is expedited and all documentation is complete on first submission).

Common sources of delay:

• Board processes endorsement applications in batches; applications submitted mid-month may wait until next batch cycle (typically 2-4 weeks)
• Out-of-state license verification via ASHA can take 2-3 weeks if not expedited; delays here cascade to Illinois board review
• Missing or incomplete continuing education documentation from prior state causes board to request re-submission, adding 1-2 weeks

We have not found an expedited processing option on the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's site. The best way to minimize your wait time is to ensure all application components — fingerprints, verification, and any required exams — are completed before or immediately after submitting your application.

Illinois SLP Continuing Education

Illinois requires 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years for Speech-Language Pathologist license renewal.

• Mandatory topics: sexual harassment prevention training (1 hour)

Illinois SLP License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years — $50 via Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation portal
• Renewal timing: Prior to October 31st of odd-numbered years.
• CE topics: sexual harassment prevention training (1 hour)

Illinois Licensing Board and Resources

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Board Website · Application Portal · License Verification

Phone: (888) 473-4858

Email: [email protected]