North Dakota Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing Guide

North Dakota SLP License Overview

North Dakota has NOT enacted the ASLP-IC. All Speech-Language Pathologists practicing in North Dakota must hold a North Dakota state license issued by the ND State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. No compact privilege pathway exists.

How to Get a North Dakota SLP License by Endorsement

North Dakota 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 $100 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via North Dakota 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 North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (NDSBE). Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (NDSBE) website for status updates on your application.

North Dakota SLP License Fees

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

North Dakota Temporary SLP License

We have not found a temporary license option on the North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology's site. Confirm with the board before planning a start date.

North Dakota SLP License Processing Time

North Dakota Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement applications typically take 3-6 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 2 weeks (if applicant submits complete endorsement package including verification request on day 1, board batch cycle aligns, and background clears without flags).

Common sources of delay:

• Board processes applications in batches; applications submitted after mid-month may wait until next batch cycle (3-4 weeks)
• Verification delays from original licensing state or ASHA clearinghouse can extend timeline by 1-2 weeks if not submitted immediately with application
• Background check processing varies; North Dakota conducts state-specific checks that may require additional documentation or follow-up

We have not found an expedited processing option on the North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology'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.

North Dakota SLP Continuing Education

North Dakota requires 10 contact hours of continuing education for Speech-Language Pathologist license renewal.

North Dakota SLP License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every year — $75 via the NDSBE renewal portal
• Renewal timing: Annual — license expires every year on December 31st.

North Dakota Licensing Board and Resources

North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (NDSBE)

Board Website · Application Portal

Phone: 701-775-7165