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 New Mexico
- New Mexico audiologists need ASHA or ABA certification to be licensed by exam.
- Every applicant by exam must pass the state jurisprudence exam with at least 70%.
- Practicing during the renewal grace period is not allowed.
Can I practice in New Mexico on an ASLP Compact privilege?
New Mexico is not an ASLP Compact member, so practicing here takes a New Mexico license.
- Not a compact member
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a New Mexico license by endorsement?
New Mexico issues an expedited license, with the same rights as a regular one, to an applicant holding a current license in good standing from an eligible jurisdiction, usually within 30 days of a complete application. Several jurisdictions are excluded for audiologists, so check the board's list first.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: NMSA 61-14B-16.1; 16.26.10 NMAC
Which exams does New Mexico require for a license?
Applicants by examination need a passing score on a nationally recognized exam in their field and at least 70% on the New Mexico jurisprudence exam. Audiologists must also hold ASHA or American Board of Audiology certification.
- State jurisprudence exam
How do clinical fellows get licensed in New Mexico?
Clinical fellows apply with a board-approved CFY plan naming a New Mexico-licensed supervisor. The license renews yearly, the national exam must be passed within the first 12 months, and the whole fellowship must be finished within 36 consecutive months.
- Clinical fellow license
Citation: 16.26.2.17 NMAC; 16.26.4.9 NMAC
What audiologists need to know in New Mexico
New Mexico issues separate SLP, audiology and hearing aid dispensing licenses. Audiology applicants with a master's earned before 2007 must show six months of hearing aid dispensing experience.
Apprentice in speech-language (temporary paraprofessional license) in New Mexico
A bachelor's-level person working toward an SLP license can practice as an apprentice under a licensed SLP while taking graduate coursework. The license renews every August 30 with proof of employment, supervision and coursework.
Citation: 16.26.2.18 NMAC; 16.26.4.10 NMAC
Bilingual-multicultural endorsement in New Mexico
SLPs can add a bilingual-multicultural endorsement by proving language proficiency through a university program and assessment or a recognized rubric.
Citation: 16.26.2.19 NMAC
How often does a New Mexico SLP or audiology license renew?
Licenses renew every two years and expire January 30, with 20 CE hours per field. A grace period runs to March 31, but the license counts as expired and you may not practice during it.
- Renews every 2 years
- 20 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in New Mexico?
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.