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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Audiologists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Transcripts for Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral degrees showing date and degree conferred.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official score report sent directly from ETS to the Georgia Board.","name":"Praxis Exam Scores","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A notarized affidavit and a secure and verifiable document (e.g., Driver's License or Passport) to verify lawful presence in the U.S.","name":"Citizenship Affidavit","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Documentation of supervised clinical practicum hours.","name":"Clinical Clock Hours Form","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Consent for the Board to perform a criminal history background check.","name":"Background Consent Form","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"georgia-aud","state_name":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for an account on the Georgia Online Application and Licensing Services (GOALS) portal to begin the application process.","title":"Create a GOALS Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the online application for Audiologist licensure and pay the non-refundable $120 fee (includes $10 processing fee).","title":"Submit Initial Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"After submitting your application, register with Fieldprint Georgia for a criminal background check. 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