Audiology
Any person seeking to practice audiology in Nevada - OR - treat a person in Nevada, must hold a license issued by this Board regardless of the practitioner's state of residence or other licenses held, or patient's state of residence. Some exceptions apply.
Visit our Application & Licensing Overview page for information on how we process applications. License descriptions include required fees, but a detailed overview of all fees may be found on our Licensing Fees page.
Standard
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- Doctoral degree from an educational program accredited by ASHA or the Commission for Audiology Education. A master’s degree conferred in 2006 or earlier may be accepted. Official academic transcripts must be sent directly to the Board via mail or electronically from the educational institution. Transcripts are not required if requesting Standard Expedited License by Endorsement as described below. A degree earned from a foreign school must include proof that the educational program is substantially equivalent and accredited by an agency approved by the Board.
- A current photograph, uploaded directly into the application.
- Verification of any current or past license held in another jurisdiction, if applicable, will be completed online by Board staff. If your jurisdiction does not offer online verifications, please have official license verification(s) sent directly to the Board via mail or email.
- Military affiliation documentation, if applicable, must be uploaded in the online application to receive a 50% discount on initial licensing fees.
No additional certifications or examinations are required. All applicants & licensees should be familiar with the practice laws and regulations under which they are applying or licensed to work and may test their knowledge in our optional Jurisprudence Exam.
Reciprocity
- Expedited License by Endorsement
- Audiology & Speech Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) *Not yet operational in Nevada*
License Terms
Standard licenses expire 1 year from the date of initial licensure and may be renewed annually without limit.
- Online renewal opens 60 days prior to the expiration date. Late renewal allowed up to 30 days past expiration for an additional fee. Learn more on our Renew Your License page.
- At least 10 hours of Continuing Education required for renewal, including at least 1 hour related to ethics, cultural competence, cultural humility, culturally responsive practices, or diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Licenses expired for more than 30 days but less than 3 years require a Reinstatement Application. After 3 years, a new application is required.
- May not be converted to a different license type, but may be converted between active and inactive status. Learn more on our Conversions page.
Application & License Fee
Standard with Dispensing Endorsement
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- Doctoral degree from an educational program accredited by ASHA or the Commission for Audiology Education. A master’s degree conferred in 2006 or earlier may be accepted. Official academic transcripts must be sent directly to the Board via mail or electronically from the educational institution. A degree earned from a foreign school must include proof that the educational program is substantially equivalent and accredited by an agency approved by the Board.
- Passage of both written and practical hearing aid dispensing examinations and payment of additional fee to obtain dispensing endorsement.
- A current photograph, uploaded directly into the application.
- Verification of any current or past license held in another jurisdiction, if applicable, will be completed online by Board staff. If your jurisdiction does not offer online verifications, please have official license verification(s) sent directly to the Board via mail or email.
- Military affiliation documentation, if applicable, must be uploaded in the online application to receive a 50% discount on initial licensing fees.
No additional certifications or examinations are required. All applicants & licensees should be familiar with the practice laws and regulations under which they are applying or licensed to work and may test their knowledge in our optional Jurisprudence Exam.
Reciprocity
None. If seeking to practice while completing hearing aid dispensing examinations, please see temporary dispensing license.
License Terms
Standard licenses expire 1 year from the date of initial licensure and may be renewed annually without limit.
- Online renewal opens 60 days prior to the expiration date. Late renewal allowed up to 30 days past expiration for an additional fee. Learn more on our Renew Your License page.
- At least 10 hours of Continuing Education required for renewal, including at least 1 hour related to ethics, cultural competence, cultural humility, culturally responsive practices, or diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Licenses expired for more than 30 days but less than 3 years require a Reinstatement Application. After 3 years, a new application is required.
- May not be converted to a different license type, but may be converted between active and inactive status. Learn more on our Conversions page.
Application & License Fee
$300.00 Apply online for a Standard with Dispensing Endorsement »
Temporary
A temporary license is appropriate for an applicant holding a current, equivalent license issued by any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, meeting all requirements for a standard license, intending to practice for less than 12 months, and not intending to fit & dispense hearing aids. An audiologist may not currently fit & dispensing hearing aids with this license, but may do so after January 1, 2026 per Nevada Assembly Bill 177 (2025), which removed hearing aid examination and endorsement requirements for audiologists. A temporary license may only be held for a maximum of 12 months, when it expires permanently.
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- A current, equivalent license in good standing issued by any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Verification of all current or past license(s) will be completed online by Board staff. If your jurisdiction does not offer online verification, please have official license verification(s) sent directly to the Board via mail or email.
- Doctoral degree from an educational program accredited by ASHA or the Commission for Audiology Education. A master’s degree conferred in 2006 or earlier may be accepted. Official academic transcripts must be sent directly to the Board via mail or electronically from the educational institution. A degree earned from a foreign school must include proof that the educational program is substantially equivalent and accredited by an agency approved by the Board.
- A current photograph, uploaded directly into the application.
- Military affiliation documentation, if applicable, must be uploaded in the online application to receive a 50% discount on initial licensing fees.
No additional certifications or examinations are required. All applicants & licensees should be familiar with the practice laws and regulations under which they are applying or licensed to work and may test their knowledge in our optional Jurisprudence Exam.
Reciprocity
None. If seeking to practice while completing hearing aid dispensing examinations, please see temporary dispensing license.
License Terms
A temporary license may only be held for a maximum of 1 year, when it expires permanently.
- Expires 6 months from date of initial licensure. May be renewed once for 1 additional 6-month period on request. May not be renewed online and continuing education is not required. Learn more on our Renew Your License page.
- Not eligible for late renewal, reinstatement, or reissuance. If the license expires, a standard license application must be submitted.
- May be converted to a standard license at any time on request and payment of conversion fee. May not be converted to inactive status. Learn more on our Conversions page.
Application & License Fee
Temporary with Dispensing Endorsement
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- A current, equivalent license in good standing issued by any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Verification of all current or past license(s) will be completed online by Board staff. If your jurisdiction does not offer online verification, please have official license verification(s) sent directly to the Board via mail or email.
- Doctoral degree from an educational program accredited by ASHA or the Commission for Audiology Education. A master’s degree conferred in 2006 or earlier may be accepted. Official academic transcripts must be sent directly to the Board via mail or electronically from the educational institution. A degree earned from a foreign school must include proof that the educational program is substantially equivalent and accredited by an agency approved by the Board.
- A current photograph, uploaded directly into the application.
- Military affiliation documentation, if applicable, must be uploaded in the online application to receive a 50% discount on initial licensing fees.
No additional certifications or examinations are required. All applicants & licensees should be familiar with the practice laws and regulations under which they are applying or licensed to work and may test their knowledge in our optional Jurisprudence Exam.
Reciprocity
None
License Terms
A temporary dispensing license may only be held for a maximum of 1 year, when it expires permanently.
- Expires 6 months from date of initial licensure. May be renewed once for 1 additional 6-month period on approval with proof of attempt to pass written dispensing examination. May not be renewed online and continuing education is not required. Learn more on our Renew Your License page.
- Not eligible for late renewal, reinstatement, or reissuance. If the license expires, a standard license application must be submitted.
- May be converted to a standard license upon passage of both written and practical hearing aid dispensing examinations and payment of conversion fee. May not be converted to inactive status. Learn more on our Conversions page.
Application & License Fee
$200.00 Apply online for a Temporary with Dispensing Endorsement »
Limited
A limited license is appropriate for an applicant holding a current, equivalent license issued by any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, who meets all requirements for a standard license, and intends to demonstrate using clients or patients as a presenter or instructor at an educational presentation, seminar, or educational setting in Nevada. This license is only intended for use in an instructional setting and does NOT allow short-term practice. Limited licenses expire 15 days from the date of issuance and may not be renewed or converted.
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- A current, equivalent license in good standing issued by any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Verification of all current or past license(s) will be completed online by Board staff. If your jurisdiction does not offer online verification, please have official license verification(s) sent directly to the Board via mail or email.
- Doctoral degree from an educational program accredited by ASHA or the Commission for Audiology Education. A master’s degree conferred in 2006 or earlier may be accepted. Official academic transcripts must be sent directly to the Board via mail or electronically from the educational institution. A degree earned from a foreign school must include proof that the educational program is substantially equivalent and accredited by an agency approved by the Board.
- A current photograph, uploaded directly into the application.
- Military affiliation documentation, if applicable, must be uploaded in the online application to receive a 50% discount on initial licensing fees.
No additional certifications or examinations are required. All applicants & licensees should be familiar with the practice laws and regulations under which they are applying or licensed to work and may test their knowledge in our optional Jurisprudence Exam.
Reciprocity
None
License Terms
Limited licenses expire 15 days from the date of issuance. May not be renewed, reinstated, or converted to a different license type or status.