Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensing

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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Audiologist Licensing
651-201-4200
health.slpa@state.mn.us

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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Audiologist Licensing
651-201-4200
health.slpa@state.mn.us

Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist License Fees

Submit the license fee listed below appropriate for your license period.

A one-time processing fee to cover MDH costs associated with a Department of Human Services (DHS) Applicant Background Study (PDF) has been required of applicants since Oct. 1, 2018. This study is different from any background checks conducted by employers. The MDH processing fee is separate from the fee paid to DHS to perform the background check.

Applicants renewing a license obtained before Oct.1, 2018, that expires after Jan.1, 2020, must also pay the one-time processing fee (Minnesota Statutes, section 148.5194, subdivision 7a).

Submit the fee listed below appropriate for your temporary license period.

Speech-Language Pathologist

18 Months = $150

Audiologist

18 Months = $383

Initial Speech Language Pathology License Fee $200 + $10.50 CBC Surcharge Fee = $210.50

Criminal background check processing fee

*A one-time processing fee of $10.50 is collected by MDH to cover costs associated with a Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check. The fee above includes that cost in the total. Background check fees paid to DHS are additional.

Other license fees

  • Biennial renewal: $200.00
  • Renewal late fee charge: $60
  • Temporary license fee for applicants credentialed by ASHA, ABA or other states: $25
  • Verification to other states: $25
  • A $30 fee will be assessed to non-sufficient funds payments. Applicant must resubmit with certified funds.

Initial Audiologist License Fee $510 + $13.00 CBC surcharge fee = $523

Criminal background check processing fee

*A one-time processing fee of $13 is collected by MDH to cover costs associated with a Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check. The fee above includes that cost in the total. Background check fees paid to DHS are additional.

Other license fees

  • Biennial renewal: $510.00
  • Renewal late fee charge: $60
  • Temporary license fee for applicants credentialed by ASHA, ABA or other states: $64
  • Verification to other states: $25

Hearing instrument dispenser exam

  • Hearing instrument dispenser exam: $600
  • Hearing instrument dispenser exam - retake: $600
  • A $30 fee will be assessed to non-sufficient funds payments. Applicant must resubmit with certified funds.
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Last Updated: 07/08/2025