{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://elicense.ohio.gov/","board_contact_url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/help/contact-us","board_email":"mailto:board@shp.ohio.gov","board_fax":"(614) 995-2286","board_mailing_address":"77 S. High St., Suite 1659, Columbus, OH 43215","board_name":"Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology","board_parent_org":"Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board (SHPB)","board_phone":"(614) 466-3145","board_physical_address":"77 S. High St., Suite 1659, Columbus, OH 43215","board_source_url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/","board_url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/ohio-slp","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Paper fingerprint cards for out-of-state residents can take 6-8 weeks to process. Use electronic WebCheck if possible.","title":"Background Check Processing"},{"description":"Using the wrong ORC reason code for background checks will result in the Board not receiving the results. Ensure code 4753.061 is used.","title":"Incorrect Reason Code"},{"description":"Failure to use the correct Board recipient code (7938) when ordering Praxis scores from ETS.","title":"Missing Praxis Scores"},{"description":"Submitting the SPE Report and Contacts Log more than 30 days after completing the experience can delay final license issuance.","title":"Incomplete SPE Documentation"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"ASLP-IC (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact)","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:33.955658+00:00","credential_type":"Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)","description":"Complete guide to Ohio speech-language pathologist licensing. SHPB application fees, Praxis requirements, conditional license, and telepractice rules for 2026.","endorsement_application_url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/getting-licensed/speech-language-pathologists","endorsement_fees":{"app_fee":"$200","background_check_fee":"$0 (included in application)","jurisprudence_exam_fee":"$0","total_estimated_cost":"$200"},"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Ensure your ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is current and in good standing.","title":"Verify ASHA Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Apply for the SLP license through the eLicense portal, selecting the reciprocity pathway.","title":"Submit Reciprocity Application","url":"https://elicense.ohio.gov/","url_label":"Start Reciprocity Application"},{"description":"Request an official verification of your current out-of-state license be sent directly to the Ohio Board.","title":"Request License Verification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Even with reciprocity, all initial Ohio applicants must complete the BCI/FBI criminal records check.","title":"Complete Background Check","url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/getting-licensed/criminal-background-check","url_label":"Background Check Info"}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"Licensees must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years, including at least 2 hours in ethics and 10 hours specific to clinical practice.","question":"How many continuing education hours are required for renewal?"},{"answer":"Ohio requires a minimum score of 162 on the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology test (5331).","question":"What is the passing score for the Praxis SLP exam in Ohio?"},{"answer":"Yes, Ohio is a member of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC).","question":"Does Ohio participate in the ASLP-IC Compact?"},{"answer":"The initial application fee is $200, plus a $3.50 eLicense maintenance fee. A conditional license is $10.","question":"How much does the initial SLP license cost?"},{"answer":"Most applications take between 4 to 8 weeks to process once all required documents are received.","question":"How long does the application process take?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/getting-licensed/fees","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://shp.ohio.gov/getting-licensed/criminal-background-check","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":200.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$200 initial SLP license application","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/ohio-slp.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 weeks","profession":"Speech-Language Pathologist","provisional_info":"Ohio issues a Conditional SLP License for graduates completing their clinical fellowship. The conditional license costs $210 and allows supervised practice for 9 months full-time or 18 months part-time. The supervising SLP must hold a current Ohio license and meet the Board's supervision requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Ohio does not have formal reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state SLPs must apply for a new Ohio license and meet all state-specific requirements. Applicants holding the ASHA CCC-SLP may qualify for the endorsement pathway. CE hours are tracked through CE Broker.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years (December 31, even years)","renewal_fee_amount":120.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://elicense.ohio.gov/","required_documents":[{"description":"Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official scores for test 5331 sent via ETS using code 7938.","name":"Praxis Score Report","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Electronic fingerprints submitted via WebCheck (in-state) or paper cards (out-of-state).","name":"BCI and FBI Background Check","url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/getting-licensed/criminal-background-check","url_label":"Background Check Details"},{"description":"A recent passport-style photograph to be uploaded with the application.","name":"Headshot Photograph","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required for applicants seeking a waiver of exam and experience requirements via reciprocity.","name":"ASHA CCC-SLP Verification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"ohio-slp","state_name":"Ohio","state_slug":"ohio","statutes_url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/about-us/laws-and-rules","steps":[{"description":"Register for a new account on the eLicense Ohio portal to begin the application process.","title":"Create an eLicense Ohio Account","url":"https://elicense.ohio.gov/","url_label":"Register on eLicense"},{"description":"Select the 'Speech-Language Pathologist' or 'Conditional Speech-Language Pathologist' application. Pay the $200 application fee (plus a $3.50 maintenance fee).","title":"Submit Initial Application","url":"https://elicense.ohio.gov/","url_label":"Apply Now"},{"description":"Submit fingerprints for both BCI and FBI background checks. Use reason code R.C. 4753.061 and request results be sent directly to the Board.","title":"Complete Criminal Records Check","url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/getting-licensed/criminal-background-check","url_label":"Background Check Instructions"},{"description":"Have your university send official transcripts directly to the Board showing your Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.","title":"Submit Official Transcripts","url":"https://shp.ohio.gov/help/contact-us","url_label":"Board Contact Info"},{"description":"Request ETS to send your Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (5331) scores to the Ohio Board using recipient code 7938.","title":"Submit Praxis Scores","url":"https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/slp.html","url_label":"Praxis SLP Info"},{"description":"If applying for a conditional license, complete 36 weeks of full-time (or 72 weeks part-time) supervised experience and submit the SPE Report and Contacts Log via eLicense.","title":"Complete Supervised Professional Experience (SPE)","url":"https://elicense.ohio.gov/","url_label":"Submit SPE Report"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"$210","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-19T08:56:57.546796+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://elicense.ohio.gov/OH_HomePage"}