Speech Language Pathologist Licensure in Alaska
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $460
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Renewal Costs $70
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CE Requirements 0 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in Alaska, you'll be working with the Board of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists. You will submit your application through the MY LICENSE (MyAlaska) portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get Your Documents Moving: Head over to your university registrar and ASHA. You need to request your Official Transcripts and your ASHA Verification of Certification (Letter of Good Standing) to be sent directly to the Alaska Board. Do this first, as these take the longest to arrive.
- Tackle the Fingerprinting: Alaska requires a specific fingerprinting process. You will need to obtain a standard FD-258 fingerprint card (available from most local police stations or by contacting the Board). Take this card to a local law enforcement agency or a vendor like IdentoGO to get your prints rolled. Once completed, you must mail the physical card directly to the Board's office in Juneau.
- Submit Your Application: Log in to the MY LICENSE portal via your MyAlaska account. Complete the online application for "Speech-Language Pathologist," pay the fee, and hit submit. You can track the status of your checklist items directly in the portal.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and your employment history for the past 5 years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your university), ASHA Verification of Certification (sent directly from ASHA), and a completed FD-258 Fingerprint Card (mailed by you).
- Exams: Praxis II Exam scores (usually covered by your ASHA verification, but ensure they are accessible if requested).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Alaska:
- Application Fee: $200
- Initial License Fee: $200
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $60 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $460
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Alaska Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially and is due by September 30 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $70.
Note: Good news—Alaska does not currently require continuing education for renewal, but be careful as there is no grace period for expired licenses.
CE Requirements
0 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: September 30th of even-numbered years (e.g., 2026, 2028).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: Alaska does not currently mandate continuing education hours for license renewal! You can complete any professional development entirely online at your own pace.
Provider Restrictions: While the state board has no hour requirement, you must maintain a current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA to remain eligible for your Alaska license. For your ASHA maintenance, general portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
- Jurisprudence: No law or ethics exam is required for renewal in Alaska.
Excluded Topics: While not applicable to a state hour count, ASHA typically excludes non-clinical topics such as business management, marketing, or basic CPR from their 30-hour maintenance requirement.
New Licensee Rule: If your initial license is issued within 90 days of the September 30th deadline, your license will be issued for the next full biennial period, effectively waiving the immediate renewal.
Reporting: Alaska is Audit-based. You do not need to submit certificates during renewal, but you should maintain records of your ASHA certification status and any completed courses for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing:
- Address: PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (907) 465-2588
- Email: AudiologistAndSpeechLanguagePathologists@Alaska.Gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in Alaska, you'll be working with the Board of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists. You will submit your application through the MY LICENSE (MyAlaska) portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get Your Documents Moving: Head over to your university registrar and ASHA. You need to request your Official Transcripts and your ASHA Verification of Certification (Letter of Good Standing) to be sent directly to the Alaska Board. Do this first, as these take the longest to arrive.
- Tackle the Fingerprinting: Alaska requires a specific fingerprinting process. You will need to obtain a standard FD-258 fingerprint card (available from most local police stations or by contacting the Board). Take this card to a local law enforcement agency or a vendor like IdentoGO to get your prints rolled. Once completed, you must mail the physical card directly to the Board's office in Juneau.
- Submit Your Application: Log in to the MY LICENSE portal via your MyAlaska account. Complete the online application for "Speech-Language Pathologist," pay the fee, and hit submit. You can track the status of your checklist items directly in the portal.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and your employment history for the past 5 years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your university), ASHA Verification of Certification (sent directly from ASHA), and a completed FD-258 Fingerprint Card (mailed by you).
- Exams: Praxis II Exam scores (usually covered by your ASHA verification, but ensure they are accessible if requested).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Alaska:
- Application Fee: $200
- Initial License Fee: $200
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $60 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $460
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Alaska Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially and is due by September 30 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $70.
Note: Good news—Alaska does not currently require continuing education for renewal, but be careful as there is no grace period for expired licenses.
CE Requirements
0 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: September 30th of even-numbered years (e.g., 2026, 2028).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: Alaska does not currently mandate continuing education hours for license renewal! You can complete any professional development entirely online at your own pace.
Provider Restrictions: While the state board has no hour requirement, you must maintain a current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA to remain eligible for your Alaska license. For your ASHA maintenance, general portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
- Jurisprudence: No law or ethics exam is required for renewal in Alaska.
Excluded Topics: While not applicable to a state hour count, ASHA typically excludes non-clinical topics such as business management, marketing, or basic CPR from their 30-hour maintenance requirement.
New Licensee Rule: If your initial license is issued within 90 days of the September 30th deadline, your license will be issued for the next full biennial period, effectively waiving the immediate renewal.
Reporting: Alaska is Audit-based. You do not need to submit certificates during renewal, but you should maintain records of your ASHA certification status and any completed courses for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing:
- Address: PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (907) 465-2588
- Email: AudiologistAndSpeechLanguagePathologists@Alaska.Gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.