Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing Guide

Michigan SLP License Overview

Michigan has NOT enacted ASLP-IC legislation and is not a compact member. SLPs working in Michigan must obtain a Michigan license by examination or endorsement; compact privilege is not available regardless of where the traveler's home license is held.

How to Get a Michigan SLP License by Endorsement

Michigan uses an online portal endorsement process for Speech-Language Pathologists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $187.40 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via Michigan 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 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website for status updates on your application.

Michigan SLP License Fees

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

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Michigan Temporary SLP License

We have not found a temporary license option on the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs' site. Confirm with the board before planning a start date.

Michigan SLP License Processing Time

Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement applications typically take 4-6 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 2 weeks.

Common sources of delay:

• Michigan board processes applications in batches; applications submitted mid-cycle may wait 4-6 weeks for next batch review
• Verification requests sent to ASHA or prior state board can introduce 1-2 week delays if those entities are backlogged
• Background check requirements vary by employer/facility; delays in obtaining employer-specific clearances are common and outside board control
• You must have completed at least 2 hours of implicit bias training in the 5 years before your Michigan license is issued

We have not found an expedited processing option on the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs' 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.

Michigan SLP Continuing Education

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

• Mandatory topics: implicit bias training (at least 1 hour for each year of the license cycle)

Michigan SLP License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years — $165.40 via Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs portal
• Renewal timing: Based on initial licensure issuance date.
• CE topics: implicit bias training (at least 1 hour for each year of the license cycle)

Michigan Licensing Board and Resources

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Board Website · Application Portal · License Verification

Phone: (517) 241-0199

Email: [email protected]