Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What SLPs and audiologists miss in Alabama
- Alabama licenses renew every year, not every two years, and all expire on December 31.
- A license not renewed within two years of expiring is revoked; the person must apply for a new license.
- Applicants must show US citizenship or lawful presence.
Can I practice in Alabama on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Alabama has enacted the ASLP Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Alabama license, and a Alabama license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a Alabama license by endorsement?
An SLP or audiologist who holds the CCC or an active license in another state may start practicing in Alabama while the application waits for board action. Applications must reach the board at least five business days before the meeting that reviews them.
Citation: Ala. Admin. Code r. 870-X-2-.02(2)-(3)
Which exams does Alabama require for a license?
Both professions pass the national Praxis exam.
- Praxis exam
Does Alabama offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
An out-of-state SLP or audiologist with the CCC or another state's license may practice up to 30 days in cooperation with an Alabama licensee.
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Alabama?
A clinical fellow (or an audiology fourth-year intern) must apply for a provisional license within 30 days of starting work, with a notarized supervisor statement and all transcripts. The fellowship must finish within 36 months, and the full license must be requested within 30 days after it ends.
- Provisional license
Citation: Ala. Admin. Code r. 870-X-2-.05
Does Alabama license SLP assistants?
The supervising SLP files the registration and a written plan for each assistant. The supervisor must be on site whenever the assistant works, directly observe at least 10 percent of services, and may supervise no more than two full-time assistants. Registrations expire every December 31.
- Assistant registration
What audiologists need to know in Alabama
Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under the audiology license.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
Speech-Language Pathology Professional Educator Certificate in Alabama
School SLPs hold the state license plus an Alabama State Department of Education certificate, which adds a criminal background check and the Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program (basic skills, Praxis II and a performance assessment).
Citation: Alabama State Department of Education, as summarized by ASHA
How often does a Alabama SLP or audiology license renew?
Every license expires December 31 and renews each year with 12 hours of CE earned January through December, at least 10 in the licensed area and one in ethics recommended. Dual SLP and audiology licensees need 24 hours split evenly.
- Renews every year
- 12 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Alabama?
For a license, we send your Praxis scores and verifications, file the application and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $599 for an SLP or audiologist.