North Carolina Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing Guide

North Carolina SLP License Overview

North Carolina has joined the ASLP-IC, but the state is not yet issuing or honoring compact privileges. Until North Carolina begins processing privileges, travelers must obtain a North Carolina-specific license through the endorsement process before practicing here.

How to Get a North Carolina SLP License by Endorsement

North Carolina 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 $30 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via North Carolina board portal
2. Have the state you are currently licensed in send an official letter of verification (only one is required) to [email protected] (can run concurrently)
3. Complete the Open Book Quiz on North Carolina licensure at the end of the application (can run concurrently)
4. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through an official letter of verification from the state where you are currently licensed (only one is required), sent by that state board to [email protected]. Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Confirm the current fingerprinting and background check steps with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists website for status updates on your application.

North Carolina SLP License Fees

Renewal: from our records; confirm with the board.

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

North Carolina Temporary SLP License

North Carolina issues temporary speech-language pathology licenses, but they are only for applicants completing a supervised experience year (SEY) under a plan approved by the Board. Otherwise, plan your start date around the full processing time.

North Carolina SLP License Processing Time

North Carolina does not publish a standard processing time for Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement applications. The board reviews applications at its monthly meeting, and an application must arrive at least 1 week before a meeting to be reviewed that month.

Common sources of delay:

• Board processes applications on a rolling basis but may experience delays if background check verification from current state is incomplete or delayed
• Verification requests through ASHA can take 2-3 weeks if the originating state board is slow to respond
• Applications submitted without complete documentation are returned for revision, adding 1-2 weeks to processing cycle

We have not found an expedited processing option on the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists' 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.

North Carolina SLP Continuing Education

North Carolina requires 30 contact hours of continuing education for Speech-Language Pathologist license renewal.

North Carolina SLP License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every year, expiring on the original date of license issuance. License must be renewed by issuance anniversary each year — $60 via North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists portal

North Carolina Licensing Board and Resources

North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Board Website · Application Portal

Phone: (336) 272-1828

Email: [email protected]