West Virginia Speech-Language Pathologist Licensing Guide

West Virginia SLP License Overview

West Virginia is an ASLP-IC member state, and compact privileges to practice in West Virginia are open through the CompactConnect data system. The board asks you to contact its office before you apply for a compact privilege. You need a full, valid, unencumbered audiology or speech-language pathology license and an FBI criminal background check. Without a compact privilege, apply for a West Virginia license.

For travelers, this means you may be able to work in West Virginia on an ASLP-IC privilege instead of a West Virginia license, provided your home-state license is in another ASLP-IC state that is also issuing privileges. A compact privilege is something you apply for through the compact before you start; it is not automatic.

How to Get a West Virginia SLP License by Endorsement

West Virginia 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 $300 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via West Virginia 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 West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

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

West Virginia SLP License Fees

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

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

West Virginia Temporary SLP License

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

West Virginia SLP License Processing Time

West Virginia Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement applications typically take 1-2 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 1 week (jurisprudence exam completed immediately, license verification received within 3 days, board processes application in next batch).

Common sources of delay:

• You must pass the Board's jurisprudence examination and submit the score with your application, fees and other required documents
• Board processes endorsements in batches; applications submitted mid-month may wait until next review cycle (2-3 weeks)
• License verification from current state (ASHA or direct board request) can take 1-2 weeks; delays in verification workflow hold up board review

We have not found an expedited processing option on the West Virginia 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.

West Virginia SLP Continuing Education

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

West Virginia SLP License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years, expiring December 31 of even-numbered years — $175
• Late penalty: $75 late fee within one year of expiration, and $100 reinstatement fee if lapsed >1 year and <5 years

West Virginia Licensing Board and Resources

West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Board Website

Phone: 304-473-4289

Email: [email protected]