Speech Language Pathologist Licensure in Delaware
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $240
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Renewal Costs $175
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CE Requirements 30 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in Delaware, you'll be working with the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers. You will submit your application through DELPROS, the state's online 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 Background Check Moving: Delaware requires a state and federal criminal background check for all applicants. You'll need to head over to the Criminal Background Check Process page to find the specific Service Code you need. Once you have that, you'll schedule your fingerprinting appointment with IdentoGO. If you are out of state, there are specific instructions on that page for mailing in your fingerprint card.
- Request Official Documents: Contact your university to have your official transcripts sent directly to the Board. You cannot send these yourself. At the same time, log into your ASHA account to request a verification of your CCC-SLP certification (or request your Praxis scores from ETS) to be sent directly to Delaware.
- Submit Your Application: Create an account on DELPROS and start your application for a Speech/Language Pathologist license. You'll upload your personal documents here and pay the fee. Once you hit submit, you can track the status of your third-party documents (like that background check and transcript) right in the portal.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A copy of your driver's license or official ID, your social security number, and your employment history for the past few years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent from your school), Verification of ASHA Certification (sent from ASHA) or Praxis Scores (sent from ETS), and verification of licensure from any other states where you hold a license.
- Exams: You need to have passed the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology (Praxis). No separate state jurisprudence exam is required.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Delaware:
- Application Fee: $175
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $65 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $240
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Delaware Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially (every two years) and is due by July 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $175.
Note: Watch out—renewal notices are sent 60 days prior to expiration, and late renewals incur a hefty 50% late fee!
CE Requirements
30 CEs required every 2 years.
Deadline: July 31st of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2025, 2027).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel SLP pros: you can do all 30 CEs online! There is no specific "live" or in-person requirement for Speech-Language Pathologists in Delaware, provided the courses meet the board's category requirements.
Provider Restrictions: Delaware is flexible. They automatically accept courses sponsored by national organizations like the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers. Just ensure your certificates clearly state the provider and the number of hours.
Mandatory Topics
- Clinical Skills (Minimum 20 CEs): Courses must focus on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication or swallowing disorders.
- Professional Growth (Maximum 10 CEs): These are "elective" style hours. You can use these for topics like current trends, related field interests, or administrative professional development, but you cannot exceed 10 hours in this category.
- Jurisprudence: No specific Law or Ethics exam is required for renewal in Delaware at this time, though ASHA-certified travelers should remember their separate 1-hour ASHA ethics requirement.
Excluded Topics: The Board generally excludes basic life support (CPR) from counting toward your 30-hour total. Business marketing or purely administrative office meetings also do not qualify.
New Licensee Rule: If your initial Delaware license was issued less than 1 year before the renewal date, you have 0 CEs required. If it was issued more than 1 year but less than 2 years prior, you only need 15 CEs.
Reporting: Delaware uses DELPROS, their online portal, for tracking. You do not need to upload certificates unless you are selected for a random audit. However, you must maintain your records for 3 years after renewal.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Board of Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers Delaware Department of State:
- Address: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Canon Building Suite 203 Dover, DE 19904
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (302) 744-4500
- Fax: (302) 739-2711
- Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.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 Delaware, you'll be working with the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers. You will submit your application through DELPROS, the state's online 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 Background Check Moving: Delaware requires a state and federal criminal background check for all applicants. You'll need to head over to the Criminal Background Check Process page to find the specific Service Code you need. Once you have that, you'll schedule your fingerprinting appointment with IdentoGO. If you are out of state, there are specific instructions on that page for mailing in your fingerprint card.
- Request Official Documents: Contact your university to have your official transcripts sent directly to the Board. You cannot send these yourself. At the same time, log into your ASHA account to request a verification of your CCC-SLP certification (or request your Praxis scores from ETS) to be sent directly to Delaware.
- Submit Your Application: Create an account on DELPROS and start your application for a Speech/Language Pathologist license. You'll upload your personal documents here and pay the fee. Once you hit submit, you can track the status of your third-party documents (like that background check and transcript) right in the portal.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A copy of your driver's license or official ID, your social security number, and your employment history for the past few years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent from your school), Verification of ASHA Certification (sent from ASHA) or Praxis Scores (sent from ETS), and verification of licensure from any other states where you hold a license.
- Exams: You need to have passed the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology (Praxis). No separate state jurisprudence exam is required.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Delaware:
- Application Fee: $175
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $65 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $240
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Delaware Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially (every two years) and is due by July 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $175.
Note: Watch out—renewal notices are sent 60 days prior to expiration, and late renewals incur a hefty 50% late fee!
CE Requirements
30 CEs required every 2 years.
Deadline: July 31st of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2025, 2027).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel SLP pros: you can do all 30 CEs online! There is no specific "live" or in-person requirement for Speech-Language Pathologists in Delaware, provided the courses meet the board's category requirements.
Provider Restrictions: Delaware is flexible. They automatically accept courses sponsored by national organizations like the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers. Just ensure your certificates clearly state the provider and the number of hours.
Mandatory Topics
- Clinical Skills (Minimum 20 CEs): Courses must focus on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication or swallowing disorders.
- Professional Growth (Maximum 10 CEs): These are "elective" style hours. You can use these for topics like current trends, related field interests, or administrative professional development, but you cannot exceed 10 hours in this category.
- Jurisprudence: No specific Law or Ethics exam is required for renewal in Delaware at this time, though ASHA-certified travelers should remember their separate 1-hour ASHA ethics requirement.
Excluded Topics: The Board generally excludes basic life support (CPR) from counting toward your 30-hour total. Business marketing or purely administrative office meetings also do not qualify.
New Licensee Rule: If your initial Delaware license was issued less than 1 year before the renewal date, you have 0 CEs required. If it was issued more than 1 year but less than 2 years prior, you only need 15 CEs.
Reporting: Delaware uses DELPROS, their online portal, for tracking. You do not need to upload certificates unless you are selected for a random audit. However, you must maintain your records for 3 years after renewal.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Board of Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers Delaware Department of State:
- Address: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Canon Building Suite 203 Dover, DE 19904
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (302) 744-4500
- Fax: (302) 739-2711
- Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.