Speech-Language Pathology
Any person seeking to practice speech-language pathology 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
A standard license is appropriate for any applicant meeting eligibility requirements.
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher from an educational program accredited by ASHA. 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.
- Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), uploaded directly into the application.
- 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
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, and meeting all requirements for a standard license, but seeking to practice in Nevada or treat a person in Nevada for less than 12 months.
A Temporary license may only be held for a maximum of 1 year, 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.
- Master’s degree or higher from an educational program accredited by ASHA. 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.
- Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), uploaded directly into the application.
- 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 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
Provisional
A provisional license is appropriate for any applicant holding a Master’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders, and seeking to practice while completing the clinical fellowship year (CFY) requirement to earn the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
A Provisional license may only be held for a maximum of 3 years when it expires permanently.
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher from an educational program accredited by ASHA. 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.
- PRAXIS Exam passing score sent directly to the Board from Educational Testing Service (ETS).
- 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
License Terms
Provisional licenses expire 1 year from the date of initial licensure and may be renewed annually for 2 additional 1-year periods.
- 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 be converted to standard license upon award of the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and payment of the conversion fee. May not be converted to inactive status. Learn more on our Conversions page.
Application & License Fee
Assistant
* AVAILABLE AFTER JANUARY 1, 2026 *
An assistant license is appropriate for an applicant meeting the eligibility requirements and seeking to practice under the supervision of at least 1 supervising speech-language pathologist.
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- One of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders from an accredited educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an accredited foreign school with a substantially equivalent educational program. Official academic transcripts must be sent directly to the Board via mail or electronically from the educational institution; or
- A current Nevada Department of Education SLP endorsement issued on or before September 30, 2026, uploaded directly into the online application.
- One of the following:
- Proof satisfactory of 75 hours of clinical training, made up of at least 25 hours of clinical observation experience and 50 hours of clinical assisting experience obtained while earning the degree as evidenced in the academic transcript or verified by the Registrar, Dean, Department Head, or supervising speech-language-pathologist; or
- Proof satisfactory of 75 hours of clinical training, made up of at least 25 hours of clinical observation experience and 50 hours of clinical assisting experience obtained while earning Certification as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; or
- A Clinical Training Plan which outlines a program of on-the-job clinical observation and clinical assisting experience under the direct supervision of an identified supervising speech-language pathologist to obtain the requisite 75 hours of fieldwork experience. The applicant may first obtain the assistant license, and submit the completed Clinical Training Plan upon employment and assignment to a supervisor.
- Disclosure as to whether any supervisor is a spouse, other relative, or person with whom the assistant is in a dating relationship.
- 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.
Supervision Requirements
- Requires supervision at all times, either direct or indirect, by at least 1 primary and up to 2 alternate supervising speech-language pathologists, for each employer of record.
- The assistant must submit verification of their employment and supervising SLP to the Board within 30 days after any change in employment or supervisor.
Reciprocity
None
License Terms
Assistant 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 be converted to a provisional or standard license upon proof of eligibility; may also be converted between active and inactive status. Learn more on our Conversions page.
Application & License Fee
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.
- Master’s degree or higher from an educational program accredited by ASHA. 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.
- Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), uploaded directly into the application.
- 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.