Oregon Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing Guide

Oregon SLP License Overview

Oregon is NOT an ASLP-IC member. Speech-Language Pathologists must obtain a state-specific permanent license via endorsement (if licensed in another state) or exam. No temporary license is available, so the permanent license must be fully issued before any patient-facing work begins, including orientation or training.

How to Get an Oregon SLP License by Endorsement

Oregon 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 $125 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via Oregon 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: Letter of good standing required from every state (or jurisdiction including educational licensing bodies such as Oregon TSPC) where applicant has EVER held a professional license; verification must come directly from the licensing office (fax accepted from licensing office). Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Background check: Fingerprint background check through Fieldprint Inc. using Fieldprint Code FPBSPALicenseDAS; $50 fee paid to board; required with every application. Submit your fingerprinting authorization as early as possible.

Check the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology website for status updates on your application.

Oregon SLP License Fees

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

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

Oregon Temporary SLP License

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

Oregon SLP License Processing Time

Oregon Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement applications typically take 1-4 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 10-15 business days (if background check initiated immediately, verification returns quickly, and no board backlog exists).

Common sources of delay:

• Background check processing takes 5-10 business days after fingerprints are submitted to the board; delays compound if applicant does not initiate this promptly
• Board review timeline is not publicly specified; applications may queue if board meets on a fixed monthly schedule
• Verification requests to ASHA or prior-state boards can take 2-3 weeks, and board will not proceed until verification is received

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

Oregon SLP Continuing Education

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

Oregon SLP License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years — $125 via Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology portal
• Renewal timing: Licenses expire January 30 of every even-numbered year; renewal must be submitted by December 31 of the preceding odd-numbered year.
• Renewal window: Renewal deadline is December 31 of every odd-numbered year (i.e., the month before the January 30 even-year expiration)
• Late penalty: $150 incomplete renewal fee charged if an application is submitted in place of a renewal

Oregon Licensing Board and Resources

Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Board Website · Application Portal · License Verification

Phone: 971-673-0220

Email: [email protected]