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 Maine
- Every Maine license renews each year on February 28, no matter when it was issued.
- Applications include a criminal history record check.
- Filing a renewal more than 90 days late means starting over as a new applicant.
Can I practice in Maine on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Maine has enacted the ASLP Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Maine license, and a Maine license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Which exams does Maine require for a license?
ASHA lists the national exam among Maine licensure requirements for both professions.
- Praxis exam
Does Maine offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
ASHA reports no provision for out-of-state providers to practice temporarily.
- No temporary license
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Maine?
Clinical fellows practice on a temporary SLP or audiologist license that lasts one year. It can be renewed once, by written request before it expires that includes the supervisory plan and fee.
- Temporary license
Does Maine license SLP assistants?
SLPAs are licensed and need at least an associate degree, or equivalent, in communication disorders. ASHA reports 95 supervised practicum hours and a cap of two full-time or four part-time SLPAs per supervisor. School districts use educational technicians instead.
- SLPA license
What audiologists need to know in Maine
ASHA reports that audiologists may dispense hearing aids under the audiology license. The same board licenses hearing aid dealers and fitters.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
Speech and Hearing Clinician certificate in Maine
School SLPs can hold a Maine Department of Education certificate, which needs a master's, a background check, a course on exceptional students and the Praxis tests on teaching speech to students with language impairments and on learning and teaching.
Citation: Maine Department of Education, as summarized by ASHA
How often does a Maine SLP or audiology license renew?
SLP and audiology licenses renew every year on a fixed date, February 28, with a $50 late fee. A renewal filed more than 90 days late is treated as a new application. ASHA reports 10 CE hours a year.
- Renews every year
- 10 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Maine?
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.