Speech-Language Pathologist License Application

You must have a Minnesota Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license before you may begin practicing in Minnesota as an SLP or use protected titles. The processing time for a full license application can take up to 30 days after we have received all documentation required for the license. If you need a license sooner, you have the option of applying for a Temporary License. The temporary license can be issued within 5 to 10 business days after our office receives the completed application and fee.

Application instructions

Please review the three methods of licensure before submitting application online.

Regardless of the application method you select, you must provide documentation if you hold or have held speech-language pathologist credentials in another state. See application forms below for more information.

To apply for licensure, please go to the Minnesota Department of Health Licensing System:
⦁    Log-in to your account 
⦁    Complete the application and make payment

Methods of licensing

Method 1 (Equivalency based on Current Certifications)
You may qualify for licensing by "equivalency" under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.516 if you hold a current certificate of clinical competency issued by ASHA. To complete your application for licensing under Method 1, you must supply documentation of your current certification(s) from ASHA. Acceptable documentation is a current letter of verification from ASHA.

Method 2 (Reciprocity)
You may qualify for licensing by reciprocity under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.517 if you hold a current and unrestricted credential as a speech-language pathologist in another jurisdiction that has requirements equivalent to or higher than those required by Minnesota Statutes, sections 148.511 through 148.5198.

Method 3 (Meet all requirements for certification(s) but do not have certification)
If you do not currently hold a certificate of clinical competency you may qualify for licensing under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.515 if you have met every requirement that ASHA requires for certification.