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 Hawaii
- Hawaii does not license by endorsement; a license from another state does not shortcut the requirements.
- Hawaii is not an ASLP Compact member.
- A state license is all a school SLP needs, per ASHA.
Can I practice in Hawaii on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Hawaii is not an ASLP Compact member, so practicing here takes a Hawaii license.
- Not a compact member
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a Hawaii license by endorsement?
Hawaii has no reciprocity and does not recognize another state's license for a permanent license. SLPs and audiologists apply by ASHA CCC (or ABA certification or an AuD for audiologists) or by examination, sending verifications of any licenses held.
- No endorsement route: full application
Which exams does Hawaii require for a license?
Applicants show they passed the written national exam. The application lists no state law exam.
- Praxis exam
- No state jurisprudence exam
Does Hawaii offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
Instead of a temporary license, Hawaii registers temporary services certified by a sponsoring Hawaii licensee: up to 30 working days a year for someone licensed in an equivalent state, or five working days for someone unlicensed anywhere.
- Temporary or limited license available
Citation: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 468E-4(8); Haw. Admin. R. ch. 16-100
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Hawaii?
Clinical fellows practice under a provisional license, verified on the board's clinical fellowship forms. ASHA lists three letters of recommendation among Hawaii's licensure requirements.
- Provisional license
Does Hawaii license SLP assistants?
SLPAs are not regulated in health care settings. Schools employ communication aides, who need 48 college credits or an associate degree, the ParaPro assessment and support-services experience.
- SLPAs are not licensed or registered
What audiologists need to know in Hawaii
Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under the audiology license.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
How often does a Hawaii SLP or audiology license renew?
Every license expires December 31 of odd-numbered years and renews biennially. ASHA reports no CE requirement.
- Renews every 2 years
- 0 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Hawaii?
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.