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 Nevada
- A Nevada compact privilege will require the state jurisprudence exam once Nevada begins issuing.
- Audiologists no longer need a separate dispensing endorsement to sell hearing aids in Nevada.
- School-based speech endorsements count toward an SLPA license only if issued by September 30, 2026.
Can I practice in Nevada on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Nevada has enacted the ASLP Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Nevada license, and a Nevada license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a Nevada license by endorsement?
Nevada offers an expedited license by endorsement to SLPs and audiologists with a valid, unrestricted license in any state, DC or territory, no discipline or investigation anywhere, and no malpractice liability. The board flags missing items within 15 business days and, absent good cause to deny, issues the license within 45 days.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: NRS 637B.203
Which exams does Nevada require for a license?
Standard applicants must pass the exam the board prescribes by regulation, pay the fees and complete the application.
Does Nevada offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
An SLP or audiologist licensed in another state, DC or a territory who meets all Nevada qualifications can get a temporary license valid up to 6 months, renewable once, and convertible to a standard license. Military spouses qualify by attestation.
- Temporary or limited license available
Citation: NRS 637B.200
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Nevada?
A provisional license lets an SLP practice under a supervising SLP while completing the clinical fellowship for the ASHA CCC. It can be renewed no more than twice and converts to a standard license once you hold a current CCC.
- Provisional license
Citation: NRS 637B.201; NRS 637B.245
Does Nevada license SLP assistants?
SLPAs are licensed and need a bachelor's or master's in speech-language pathology or CSD, or a Department of Education speech and language endorsement issued on or before September 30, 2026. They practice only under a supervising SLP, under board supervision rules.
- Speech-language pathology assistant license
What audiologists need to know in Nevada
Nevada's definition of audiology includes selecting, fitting, programming and dispensing hearing aids, and the separate dispensing endorsement for audiologists was repealed in 2025.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
How often does a Nevada SLP or audiology license renew?
The board sets the license term, at least one year, and renewal requirements, which may include CE, by regulation. An expired license cannot be renewed or reinstated more than 3 years after it expired.
Licensing in Nevada?
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.