{"application_form_url":"https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/159312","application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/audiology-and-speech-language-pathology-licensing","board_email":"mailto:doh.hpla@dc.gov","board_fax":"(202) 724-8677","board_mailing_address":"899 North Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20002","board_name":"Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology","board_parent_org":"DC Department of Health (DOH), Health Regulation and Licensing Administration","board_phone":"(202) 724-8800","board_physical_address":"899 North Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20002","board_source_url":"https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/audiology-and-speech-language-pathology-licensing","board_url":"https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/audiology-and-speech-language-pathology-licensing","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/dc-slp","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Waiting for transcripts, Praxis scores, or license verifications to be sent directly from the source is the most common cause of delay.","title":"Third-Party Document Delays"},{"description":"Failing to schedule or attend the Fieldprint appointment after paying the CBC fee will stall the application.","title":"Incomplete Background Check"},{"description":"If your name on transcripts or ASHA certification differs from your application, you must upload legal name change documents (marriage certificate, etc.).","title":"Missing Name Change Documents"},{"description":"Applications will not be processed until the full $264 license fee and $50 CBC fee are paid through the portal.","title":"Incorrect Fee Payment"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"ASLP-IC (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact)","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:31.878763+00:00","credential_type":"Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)","description":"Complete guide to District of Columbia speech-language pathologist licensing. 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You will need to provide your basic demographic information and create a password.","title":"Create a Portal Account","url":"https://doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page","url_label":"DC Health Licensing Portal"},{"description":"Complete the online application for Speech-Language Pathologist by Examination or Endorsement. Pay the non-refundable application and license fee of $264 plus the $50 Criminal Background Check (CBC) fee.","title":"Submit Online Application","url":"https://doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page","url_label":"Start Application"},{"description":"After paying the CBC fee, you will receive an email with a six-letter code and a link to schedule your fingerprinting appointment through Fieldprint.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":"https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/120532","url_label":"CBC Instructions"},{"description":"Request your university to send official transcripts directly to the Board. Transcripts must show a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program.","title":"Submit Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Request ETS to send your Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (test code 5331) scores directly to the DC Board. A passing score of 162 is required.","title":"Submit Praxis Scores","url":"https://www.ets.org/praxis","url_label":"ETS Praxis Website"},{"description":"Submit proof of completion of your Clinical Fellowship (CF) or provide a copy of your current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).","title":"Provide Proof of Clinical Fellowship or ASHA Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once all documents are received, the Board will review your application. 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