Utah SLP License Requirements

Utah SLP License Requirements at a Glance

Requirements can change; applicants should confirm current rules with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) before applying, renewing, or beginning practice.

State-Specific Things to Know

• Utah allows current ASHA certification to document some licensure requirements; applicants without current ASHA certification must document the Praxis and clinical fellowship/externship.
• The temporary SLP license is tied to supervised clinical fellowship or externship work and requires a supervisor association.
• SLP and audiologist licenses renew on a fixed cycle: May 31 of odd years.
• Utah’s public-school credential rules are changing after HB 374. DOPL says current State Board of Education credentials remain valid until their listed expiration date, and DOPL will provide transition application instructions.
• DOPL’s fee schedule lists $70 for a speech-language pathologist application, $50 for a temporary license, $47 for renewal, and $20 for late renewal.
• Utah is an ASLP-IC member state, but compact membership should not be treated as immediate authority to practice until privilege availability is confirmed through ASLP-IC and DOPL.

Where Should You Start?

• Prospective SLP master’s student: Start with degree requirements, questions to ask programs, and school credential rules.
• Current or in-progress SLP student: Start with supervised experience, temporary licensure, and Praxis requirements.
• New graduate: Start with temporary licensure, supervision rules, and the application checklist.
• Current Utah SLP: Start with renewal, continuing education, fees, and telepractice.
• SLP licensed in another state: Start with endorsement, compact status, and telepractice.
• CCC-SLP holder: Start with CCC-SLP vs. state license and how to apply.
• School-based SLP: Start with school credential rules, HB 374 transition information, and exemptions.
• Telepractice provider: Start with telepractice, compact status, and client-location licensing questions.

Who Regulates SLP Licenses in Utah?

Utah DOPL regulates speech-language pathology and audiology licenses in Utah through its Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology licensing pages. DOPL provides application forms, online application access, renewal guidance, laws and rules, license verification, disciplinary search, and contact information for the division.

The public-facing licensing page names the profession as Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and links to separate applications for a Speech-Language Pathologist license, Temporary Speech Pathologist license, combined speech-language pathologist/audiologist license, and audiology licenses. The agency’s laws and rules page links to Utah Code Title 58, Chapter 41 and Utah Administrative Code R156-41.

What Degree Do You Need for an SLP License in Utah?

Utah requires a master’s degree in speech-language pathology for the SLP license. DOPL’s SLP application page lists a master’s degree as a requirement, and the manual application checklist asks for official transcripts documenting completion of a master’s degree in speech language pathology.

For online, hybrid, or out-of-state programs, students should confirm that the program can document the graduate degree and any clinical experiences Utah expects. Program accreditation also matters for ASHA certification and many state pathways; students can use the CAA Accredited Program Directory to check a program’s accreditation status and should review the program’s professional licensure disclosure before enrolling.

Does Utah Require Supervised Clinical Experience?

Utah’s public SLP application pathway uses ASHA certification or, for applicants without current ASHA certification, documentation of passing the Praxis and completing a Clinical Fellowship/Externship. The manual application includes a Verification of Clinical Fellowship/Externship form for the supervisor to certify the applicant completed the experience and is qualified and competent to practice.

For temporary licensure, Utah’s rule states that DOPL may issue a temporary SLP license for not more than 12 months to complete a clinical fellowship required by ASHA. The temporary licensee must work under the general supervision of a Utah-licensed SLP approved by DOPL; that supervisor must have been licensed for at least two years, assume responsibility for services performed by the temporary licensee, avoid beginning supervision before the temporary license is issued, and supervise no more than two temporary licensees at a time.

ASHA’s certification pathway describes the Clinical Fellowship as at least 36 weeks and 1,260 hours. That ASHA standard helps explain why Utah’s temporary pathway is often relevant to new graduates, but applicants should follow Utah’s license instructions and supervisor-approval process rather than assuming ASHA documentation alone authorizes practice.

Does Utah Offer a Temporary, Intern, Provisional, Limited, Conditional, or Clinical Fellow SLP Credential?

Yes. Utah offers a Temporary Speech-Language Pathologist license for new graduates who need to complete their clinical fellowship or externship. Applicants should obtain the temporary license before beginning supervised practice covered by that license, because Utah’s rule says the supervising SLP may not begin supervision until the applicant holds a temporary license.

Does Utah Require the Praxis for SLP Licensure?

Utah requires either current ASHA certification or documentation of passing the Praxis exam for the profession. DOPL’s exam guidance says there are no changes to the SLP Praxis exam and that applicants without current ASHA certification should submit documentation of their passing score with the license application.

ASHA identifies Speech-Language Pathology test 5331 and lists 162 as the current passing score for ASHA certification. Utah’s DOPL page does not publish a separate SLP score in the page text reviewed, so applicants should use DOPL’s current application instructions and ETS/ASHA score-reporting guidance before testing.

Is CCC-SLP Required for Utah SLP Licensure?

DOPL does not present CCC-SLP as the only route to a Utah SLP license. Utah accepts documentation of current ASHA certification or documentation of passing the Praxis and completing a clinical fellowship/externship. Utah’s administrative rule also states that ASHA certification is an acceptable way to document completion of certain licensure requirements.

ASHA’s CCC-SLP is a professional certification issued by ASHA/CFCC. It may help document education, exam, practicum, and clinical fellowship qualifications, but it does not replace a required Utah license or a valid compact privilege when Utah law requires authorization to practice.

How Do SLPs Apply for a License in Utah?

SLP applicants can apply online through DOPL’s licensing system or use the manual application linked from the DOPL SLP page. Before submitting, applicants should choose the correct route: an initial license with ASHA certification, an initial license without ASHA certification, a temporary SLP license for a clinical fellowship/externship, or an endorsement from another jurisdiction.

The manual application requires the $70 nonrefundable application processing fee, official transcripts for the graduate degree, supporting documentation for any “yes” answers to qualifying questions, and either ASHA certification documentation or Praxis and clinical fellowship/externship documentation. It also asks applicants to list other professional licenses and answer criminal, disciplinary, malpractice, and medical qualifying questions.

Utah SLP Application Checklist

Suggested Application Sequence

1. Confirm whether you are applying for an initial SLP license, temporary SLP license, or endorsement.
2. Verify that your graduate program can document a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and any related clinical preparation.
3. Decide whether you will document current ASHA certification or submit Praxis and clinical fellowship/externship documentation.
4. If you need to complete a clinical fellowship in Utah, apply for the temporary SLP license and arrange an eligible Utah-licensed supervisor before supervised practice begins.
5. Prepare transcripts, exam documentation, ASHA certification verification, supervisor forms, license verifications, and qualifying-question documentation.
6. Submit the application and fee through DOPL’s online system or manual process.
7. Wait for DOPL authorization before independent practice or practice that requires Utah licensure.

How Much Does an SLP License Cost in Utah?

Fee information last reviewed: June 2026. Fees can change, so applicants should confirm current amounts with DOPL before submitting payment.

How Often Do Utah SLP Licenses Renew?

Utah audiologist and speech-language pathologist licenses expire on May 31 of odd years. DOPL says it mails renewal notices at least 60 days before expiration to the licensee’s address of record, and warns that failing to keep an address current may interfere with timely renewal notices.

The renewal fee is listed as $47, and DOPL says licensees must complete 20 hours of continuing professional education before renewal. Licensees who are reinstating or reapplying for a former license should use the manual renewal/reinstatement process.

What Continuing Education Does Utah Require for SLPs?

Utah requires 20 hours of continuing professional education during each two-year period for individuals licensed as speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathologist/audiologists, or audiologists. The required hours are prorated for licensees who first become licensed during a two-year period.

CPE should be directly related to the licensee’s professional practice, have a clear purpose and objective, be relevant to practice, and be presented by qualified individuals. Licensees are responsible for keeping competent records for four years after the close of the two-year period to which the records apply.

Can Out-of-State SLPs Apply by Endorsement or Reciprocity?

Utah uses an endorsement process for speech-language pathologists licensed in another state, territory, or the District of Columbia. DOPL’s SLP page says applicants currently licensed elsewhere may qualify by endorsement, and the endorsement guidance explains that applicants with an equivalent license generally must have held that license for at least one year and the license must be active and in good standing.

Endorsement applicants should plan to submit the license application, appropriate fees, official verification of the out-of-state license, and additional information for prior discipline or qualifying-question disclosures. For jurisdictions that do not meet Utah’s minimum endorsement requirements, DOPL may allow some documentation to be used toward Utah qualification requirements, but that does not mean reciprocity is automatic.

Can SLPs Use Telepractice in Utah?

Utah’s telehealth law applies broadly to providers offering telehealth services. It requires the provider to act within the scope of the provider’s Title 58 license and to meet the same standards of practice that apply in traditional healthcare settings. Providers must also account for licensure, documentation, records, patient relationship, and follow-up obligations.

For SLPs, the practical licensing question is where the client or student is located at the time of service. A clinician serving a person located in Utah should confirm Utah licensure or another Utah-recognized authorization, such as a valid compact privilege if available and applicable. A Utah-licensed SLP serving a client in another state should check that client-location state’s rules before providing services.

Is Utah Part of the SLP Interstate Compact?

Status label: Enacted/member state, but verify current privilege availability. Utah has enacted ASLP-IC legislation, and ASHA identifies Utah as a member state. DOPL’s compact announcement notes that Utah was among the states that enacted the compact by October 2021.

Compact membership is not the same as holding a Utah license. ASLP-IC official materials describe the compact privilege as the mechanism for practice in another member state and also caution that the process to apply for and receive compact privileges is being operationalized. SLPs should confirm current status through ASLP-IC and DOPL before relying on compact authority for Utah services.

Do School-Based SLPs Need a Separate Utah Education Credential?

Utah’s school-based SLP credential rules are in transition. DOPL announced that HB 374 takes effect May 6, 2026, and that DOPL will provide a transition application for speech-language pathologists and audiologists currently credentialed by the Utah State Board of Education after that date. DOPL also states that current State Board of Education credentials remain valid until their listed expiration date.

Before accepting a Utah public school role, applicants should confirm with the employer, DOPL, and USBE whether a DOPL license, a valid USBE credential, a transition application, or another school employment requirement applies. USBE continues to operate educator licensing resources and public educator license lookup tools.

Utah also recognizes school speech-language technicians in public schools under USBE materials. The USBE SLT handbook describes a speech-language technician license area of concentration for individuals with qualifying undergraduate preparation, and states that SLT license holders work under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist licensed by USBE. Because HB 374 is changing the credential structure, SLT and SLP supervisors should confirm current rules before relying on older school-based materials.

What Is It Like to Work as an SLP in Utah?

Utah SLPs may work in public schools, early intervention programs, outpatient clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation settings, private practice, and telepractice. For students comparing master’s programs, the state’s mix of school-based services, early childhood programs, rural communities, and multilingual families can shape the kinds of placements and Clinical Fellowship settings worth asking about.

Pediatric and school-based practice is a major part of the state context. USBE posts federally mandated special education reports, including child counts and State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report materials, which can help students understand how special education services are tracked across Utah schools.

Early childhood services are another setting to research. Utah’s Baby Watch Early Intervention Program supports infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities through individualized services for the child and family, a service area that often intersects with communication, feeding, hearing, and developmental concerns.

Access to care also varies by geography. Utah’s Office of Primary Care and Rural Health focuses on improving access to quality healthcare in rural and underserved areas, which may matter for SLPs considering school placements, home-based services, telepractice, or generalist roles outside the Wasatch Front.

Language access can also affect assessment and family-centered practice. Census language data can help programs and clinicians understand languages spoken at home in Utah, which is relevant when planning interpreter collaboration, culturally responsive evaluation, and family communication.

Are There Exemptions from Utah SLP License Requirements?

Utah’s Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act includes exemptions, but exemptions are narrow and should be confirmed with DOPL before a person practices, uses a protected title, or accepts a role that appears to involve SLP services. The DOPL laws and rules page links to the current practice act and rules.

Common Mistakes or Delays in Utah SLP Licensure

• Starting clinical fellowship work before the temporary SLP license and supervisor association are approved. Utah’s rule says supervision may not begin until the applicant holds a temporary license.
• Assuming CCC-SLP is a Utah license. CCC-SLP can document qualifications, but Utah licensure or another valid authorization may still be required.
• Submitting incomplete application materials. DOPL’s application checklist warns that incomplete applications will be denied.
• Forgetting official license verification for endorsement. DOPL’s endorsement pathway requires official verification of active good-standing licensure for at least one year from an equivalent jurisdiction.
• Missing the odd-year May 31 renewal date or failing to update the DOPL address of record.
• Assuming compact membership alone authorizes practice before confirming actual compact privilege availability.
• Relying on old school credential assumptions during the HB 374 transition.

What Should Students Ask SLP Master’s Programs Before Enrolling?

Students planning to practice in Utah should ask programs for practical documentation details, not just general statements that graduates become eligible for licensure. Useful questions include:

• Is the SLP graduate program CAA-accredited or in candidacy status, and where is that status listed?
• How does the program document the master’s degree, clinical practicum, and any Utah-specific forms needed after graduation?
• Does the program prepare students for Praxis 5331, and when do students usually take it?
• How are Utah placements arranged for students who live in the state, including public schools, early intervention, medical, and rural placements?
• What support does the program provide for temporary licensure and Clinical Fellowship planning?
• Where is the program’s professional licensure disclosure for Utah?
• How does the program advise students who want to work in Utah public schools during or after the HB 374 transition?
• Can students complete placements or immersions without relocating, and are there any campus visits or local placement requirements?

Students can start with internal program research on SLP master’s programs, online SLP programs, CAA accreditation, Praxis preparation, CCC-SLP, Clinical Fellowship planning, and state license requirements. They should also verify accreditation directly through the CAA directory and confirm Utah requirements with DOPL.