Average Timeframe for State Licensure and Application Requirements
Alabama
Timeframe: Board meets the 2nd Friday of each month except March
Website Details: Alabama SLP Board
Alaska
Timeframe: 1-2 weeks
Notes: Receive card permitting work for 120 days while background checks are pending
Website Details: Alaska SLP Certification
Arizona
Timeframe: 60 days
Notes: Obtain IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card during certification process
Website Details: Arizona SLP Certification
Arkansas
Timeframe: 2nd Friday every other month
Website Details: Arkansas SLP Board
California
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Notes: Temp license is offered, but it takes the same timeframe as the regular license and costs an additional $30. LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Website Details: California SLP Certification
Colorado
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Website Details: Colorado SLP Certification & Colorado SLP License
Connecticut
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Website Details: Connecticut SLP Board
Delaware
Timeframe: 3rd Tuesday of every month
Notes: Complete application file must be in 3 business days prior to board meeting
Website Details: Delaware SLP Board
Florida
Timeframe: 30+ days
Notes: 1 hour HIV/AIDs education; 2 hours medical errors education
Website Details: Florida SLP Board
Georgia
Timeframe: 20 business days
Website Details: Georgia SLP License
Hawaii
Timeframe: 20-30 days from receipt of application
Website Details: Hawaii SLP Board
Idaho
Timeframe: Varies based on board meeting
Website Details: Idaho SLP Board
Illinois
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Website Details: Illinois SLP PEL
Indiana
Timeframe: Up to 60 days
Notes: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Website Details: Indiana SLP License
Iowa
Timeframe: 3-4 weeks
Website Details: Iowa SLP Board
Kansas
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Website Details: Kansas SLP Board
Kentucky
Timeframe: Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Website Details: Kentucky SLP Board
Louisiana
Timeframe: 3-4 weeks
Website Details: Louisiana SLP Certification
Maine
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Website Details: Maine SLP Board
Maryland
Timeframe: 2-5 weeks
Notes: No longer offering a temp license
Website Details: Maryland SLP Board
Massachusetts
Timeframe: CORI check run after application is complete: 2-3 weeks
Website Details: Massachusetts SLP Board
Michigan
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Notes: Fingerprint cards required
Website Details: Michigan SLP Board
Minnesota
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Website Details: Minnesota SLP Board
Mississippi
Timeframe: 1-2 weeks
Website Details: Mississippi SLP Board
Missouri
Timeframe: 30 days
Website Details: Missouri SLP Board
Montana
Timeframe: 30 days
Website Details: Montana SLP Board
Nebraska
Timeframe: 7-10 weeks
Website Details: Nebraska SLP Board
Nevada
Timeframe: Approximately 3 weeks
Website Details: Nevada SLP License
New Hampshire
Timeframe: Based on board meeting (1st Thursday of the month)
Notes: Call 603.271.8389 to obtain an application and request from board. Must obtain criminal history reports from any state lived/worked in (done through state police)
Website Details: New Hampshire SLP Board
New Jersey
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Notes: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Website Details: New Jersey SLP Board
New Mexico
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Website Details: New Mexico SLP Licensure
New York
Timeframe: 7-9 weeks
Notes: Some schools require SCR Abuse Checks and fingerprints
Website Details: New York SLP Certification
North Carolina
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Website Details: North Carolina SLP Certification
North Dakota
Timeframe: Varies (licenses are mailed out weekly once all documentation is received)
Notes: Need score report (not verification of certification)
Website Details: North Dakota SLP Board
Ohio
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Website Details: Ohio SLP License
Oklahoma
Timeframe: Based on board meeting every other month (application must be complete 1 week prior)
Notes: Background check required
Website Details: Oklahoma SLP Board
Oregon
Timeframe: 1-2 weeks
Website Details: Oregon SLP Board
Pennsylvania
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Website Details: Pennsylvania SLP License
Rhode Island
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Website Details: Rhode Island SLP Board
South Carolina
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Website Details: South Carolina SLP Certification
South Dakota
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Website Details: South Dakota SLP Board
Tennessee
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Notes: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Website Details: Tennessee SLP Board
Texas
Timeframe: 3-6 weeks
Notes: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Website Details: Texas SLP Board
Utah
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Website Details: Utah SLP Board
Vermont
Timeframe: 5-7 weeks
Notes: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Website Details: Vermont SLP License
Virginia
Timeframe: 1-2 weeks
Website Details: Virginia SLP Board
Washington
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Notes: AIDs education and training requirement (background check required). Fingerprints required for ESA
Website Details: Washington SLP License
West Virginia
Timeframe: 1-2 weeks
Website Details: West Virginia SLP Board
Wisconsin
Timeframe: 60 days (normally takes 30 days)
Website Details: Wisconsin SLP Board
Wyoming
Timeframe: 1-2 weeks
Website Details: Wyoming SLP Board
Please be aware that the processing times for physical therapists can vary due to factors like verifications, transcripts, and background checks. Each individual's situation may differ slightly. For more specific information, please contact your recruiter. Note: Timeframes are subject to change.