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Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806","board_name":"Board of Examiners in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology","board_parent_org":"Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development","board_phone":"(907) 465-2580","board_physical_address":"333 Willoughby Ave., 9th Floor, Juneau, AK 99801","board_source_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofAudiologyandSpeechLanguagePathology.aspx","board_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofAudiologyandSpeechLanguagePathology.aspx","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/alaska-slp","ce_requirements_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofAudiologyandSpeechLanguagePathology.aspx","common_delays":[{"description":"Poor quality or improperly rolled prints on the FD-258 card will cause the FBI to reject the card, requiring a resubmission and potentially new fees.","title":"Fingerprint Rejection"},{"description":"Applications or verifications older than 12 months from the date received are considered 'stale' and must be resubmitted.","title":"Stale Documents"},{"description":"Paper applications must be notarized, and the notary's seal must overlie a portion of the required photograph.","title":"Missing Notarization"},{"description":"Delays often occur while waiting for ASHA or other state boards to send official verifications directly to Alaska.","title":"Third-Party Verification Lag"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"ASLP-IC (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact)","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:28.570598+00:00","credential_type":"Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)","description":"Complete guide to Alaska speech-language pathologist licensing. 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However, you can apply for a 60-day nonresident temporary license if you hold an active license in another state.","question":"Can I practice while my application is being processed?"},{"answer":"Alaska has joined the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC), but compact privileges are not yet available for use as of early 2025.","question":"Is Alaska part of the SLP Interstate Compact?"},{"answer":"SLPs working as employees of a school district may be exempt from Board licensure but typically must hold a certificate from the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (EED).","question":"Do I need a separate license to work in Alaska schools?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofAudiologyandSpeechLanguagePathology/ApplicationsForms.aspx","fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/FingerprintInformation.aspx","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":250.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$250 application and license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/alaska-slp.json","processing_time":"4 to 8 weeks","profession":"Speech-Language Pathologist","provisional_info":"Alaska issues a Provisional SLP License for graduates completing their Clinical Fellowship, allowing supervised practice while fulfilling post-graduate experience requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Alaska is a member of the ASLP Interstate Compact. SLPs from other compact member states can practice in Alaska through a compact privilege. Traditional endorsement pathways are also available.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":250.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofAudiologyandSpeechLanguagePathology.aspx","required_documents":[{"description":"Completed, signed, and notarized application including a recent photograph.","name":"Application Form #08-4405","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A certified true copy of your ASHA certificate or an original verification sent directly from ASHA.","name":"ASHA CCC-SLP Verification","url":"https://www.asha.org/certification/certification-verification/","url_label":"Verify ASHA Certification"},{"description":"One original fingerprint card for FBI and State of Alaska background checks.","name":"FD-258 Fingerprint Card","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/FingerprintInformation.aspx","url_label":"Fingerprint Card Info"},{"description":"Official verification from each state where you have ever been licensed as an SLP.","name":"Verification of Licensure","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"alaska-slp","state_name":"Alaska","state_slug":"alaska","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Ensure you hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as this is the primary requirement for full licensure in Alaska.","title":"Obtain ASHA Certification","url":"https://www.asha.org/certification/slpcert/","url_label":"ASHA Certification Info"},{"description":"Obtain and complete one original 8\u201d x 8\u201d FD-258 fingerprint card. As of August 31, 2024, all new applicants must undergo a criminal background check.","title":"Complete Fingerprinting","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/FingerprintInformation.aspx","url_label":"Fingerprint Instructions"},{"description":"Apply online through the MyAlaska portal or mail the paper application form (#08-4405) to the Board in Juneau.","title":"Submit Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Pay the $200 non-refundable application fee, $70 initial license fee, and $75 fingerprint processing fee (total $345).","title":"Pay Required Fees","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Request official verification of licensure from every jurisdiction where you hold or have ever held a license to be sent directly to the Alaska Board.","title":"Verify Out-of-State Licenses","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you intend to practice independently in Alaska, you must also obtain an Alaska Business License.","title":"Obtain Business License","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/BusinessLicensing.aspx","url_label":"Alaska Business Licensing"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:02:36.811023+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/Search/Professional"}