{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://www.license.dhp.virginia.gov/apply/","board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"mailto:audboard@dhp.virginia.gov","board_fax":"(804) 527-4413","board_mailing_address":"9960 Mayland Dr., Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463","board_name":"Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology","board_parent_org":"Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP)","board_phone":"(804) 367-4600","board_physical_address":"9960 Mayland Dr., Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233","board_source_url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/aud/","board_url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/aud/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/virginia-slp","ce_requirements_url":"https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/ASLP/PractitionerResources/ContinuingEducation/","common_delays":[{"description":"Applicants often forget to email the digital NPDB report to the Board or fail to request it entirely.","title":"Missing NPDB Report"},{"description":"Failing to use the correct Board code (9347) for score reporting prevents the Board from receiving results.","title":"Incorrect Praxis Code"},{"description":"Delays occur when other states do not provide online verification and the applicant fails to request a manual verification.","title":"Incomplete License Verifications"},{"description":"Fingerprinting results can take several weeks; scheduling the appointment immediately after applying is critical.","title":"Background Check Processing"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"ASLP-IC (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact)","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:35.316782+00:00","credential_type":"Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)","description":"Complete guide to Virginia speech-language pathologist licensing.","endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":{"app_fee":"$130","background_check_fee":"$0 (included in application)","jurisprudence_exam_fee":"$0","total_estimated_cost":"$130"},"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Ensure your current license is in good standing. 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