Speech Language Pathologist Licensure in New Jersey
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Timeline 4-6 weeks
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Initial Costs $311
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Renewal Costs $170
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CE Requirements 20 Units
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in New Jersey, you'll be working with the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee. You will submit your application through the MyLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Jurisprudence Orientation: New Jersey requires you to complete an online Jurisprudence Orientation before you can be licensed. Head over to the online orientation page to review the statutes and regulations. This isn't a scary proctored exam, but it is mandatory, so knock this out early.
- The Application: Create an account on the MyLicense portal and start your application for "Speech-Language Pathology." You'll need to upload a passport-style photo and pay the application fee here. Once you hit submit, you'll get instructions for the next steps.
- Fingerprinting: You will need to undergo a criminal history background check. New Jersey uses IdentoGO for this process. You typically receive a specific service code or instructions after you submit your initial application, so keep an eye on your email for those details before trying to schedule an appointment.
- Transcripts & Scores: Request your official graduate transcripts to be sent directly from your university to the Committee. You also need to request your Praxis scores from ETS to be sent directly to the New Jersey board. Do not try to upload these yourself; they must come from the source.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A clear passport-style photo (head and shoulders), your Social Security Number, and your employment history for the past five years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), Praxis Exam scores (sent directly from ETS), and verification of licensure from any other states where you hold a license.
- Exams: You must complete the online Jurisprudence Orientation mentioned above.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New Jersey:
- Application Fee: $245
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $66 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $311
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: New Jersey Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially and is due by October 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $170.
Note: While there is a 30-day grace period for late filings, missing this window results in an automatic license suspension and requires a formal reinstatement process.
CE Requirements
20 Continuing Education Credits required every 2 years.
Deadline: October 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: For your Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs, New Jersey allows a maximum of 10 credits to be completed via non-interactive self-study (pre-recorded courses). At least 10 credits must be "Live," which includes in-person events or interactive, real-time webinars where you can communicate with the instructor.
Provider Restrictions: All courses must be ASHA-approved or specifically approved by the New Jersey Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee. Popular platforms like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- Jurisprudence Orientation: (Required every renewal cycle. This is an online orientation regarding New Jersey statutes and regulations provided by the Board.)
- No specific clinical topics: Aside from the Jurisprudence requirement, there are no mandated clinical topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic First Aid, business/office management, marketing, and financial or investment-related courses do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If you receive your initial license during the second year of the biennial period (the even-numbered year), you are only required to complete 10 credits for your first renewal.
Reporting: New Jersey is audit-based. You do not need to report credits to a registry like CE Broker, but you must maintain your certificates of completion for at least 5 years in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
- Address: PO Box 45002 Newark, New Jersey 07101
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (973) 504-6390
- Email: ClarkR@dca.njoag.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 New Jersey, you'll be working with the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee. You will submit your application through the MyLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Jurisprudence Orientation: New Jersey requires you to complete an online Jurisprudence Orientation before you can be licensed. Head over to the online orientation page to review the statutes and regulations. This isn't a scary proctored exam, but it is mandatory, so knock this out early.
- The Application: Create an account on the MyLicense portal and start your application for "Speech-Language Pathology." You'll need to upload a passport-style photo and pay the application fee here. Once you hit submit, you'll get instructions for the next steps.
- Fingerprinting: You will need to undergo a criminal history background check. New Jersey uses IdentoGO for this process. You typically receive a specific service code or instructions after you submit your initial application, so keep an eye on your email for those details before trying to schedule an appointment.
- Transcripts & Scores: Request your official graduate transcripts to be sent directly from your university to the Committee. You also need to request your Praxis scores from ETS to be sent directly to the New Jersey board. Do not try to upload these yourself; they must come from the source.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A clear passport-style photo (head and shoulders), your Social Security Number, and your employment history for the past five years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), Praxis Exam scores (sent directly from ETS), and verification of licensure from any other states where you hold a license.
- Exams: You must complete the online Jurisprudence Orientation mentioned above.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New Jersey:
- Application Fee: $245
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $66 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $311
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: New Jersey Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially and is due by October 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $170.
Note: While there is a 30-day grace period for late filings, missing this window results in an automatic license suspension and requires a formal reinstatement process.
CE Requirements
20 Continuing Education Credits required every 2 years.
Deadline: October 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: For your Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs, New Jersey allows a maximum of 10 credits to be completed via non-interactive self-study (pre-recorded courses). At least 10 credits must be "Live," which includes in-person events or interactive, real-time webinars where you can communicate with the instructor.
Provider Restrictions: All courses must be ASHA-approved or specifically approved by the New Jersey Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee. Popular platforms like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- Jurisprudence Orientation: (Required every renewal cycle. This is an online orientation regarding New Jersey statutes and regulations provided by the Board.)
- No specific clinical topics: Aside from the Jurisprudence requirement, there are no mandated clinical topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic First Aid, business/office management, marketing, and financial or investment-related courses do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If you receive your initial license during the second year of the biennial period (the even-numbered year), you are only required to complete 10 credits for your first renewal.
Reporting: New Jersey is audit-based. You do not need to report credits to a registry like CE Broker, but you must maintain your certificates of completion for at least 5 years in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
- Address: PO Box 45002 Newark, New Jersey 07101
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (973) 504-6390
- Email: ClarkR@dca.njoag.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.