Speech Language Pathologist Licensure in New Mexico
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $154
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Renewal Costs $200
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CE Requirements 20 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in New Mexico, you'll be working with the New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board. You will submit your application through their online system, the Regulation and Licensing Department Portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts, as these steps often take the longest.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get the Ball Rolling on Fingerprints: New Mexico requires a state and federal background check via IdentoGO (IDEMIA). Head over to the Background Report Instructions page to get the specific service code and registration details. If you are currently out of state, you will likely need to mail in physical fingerprint cards, so start this process immediately.
- Request Official Documents: Contact your university to send your official transcripts directly to the Board. You cannot upload these yourself; they must come from the source. Similarly, request your Praxis scores from ETS to be sent to the New Mexico Board.
- Hit Submit Online: Create an account on the licensing portal. You will complete the application, pay the fee, and upload any required personal documents. Be prepared to take a Jurisprudence Exam, which is typically an open-book test covering the state's specific statutes and rules, often integrated into the application process or provided as a downloadable form.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A copy of your Driver's License, your Social Security Number, and a detailed list of your employment history for the past few years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), Praxis Exam scores (sent from ETS), and Verification of Licensure from any other states where you hold a license.
- Exams: You will need to pass the New Mexico Jurisprudence Exam. It is highly recommended to review the Board's Rules and Statutes beforehand.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New Mexico:
- Application Fee: $110
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $44 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $154
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 Mexico Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially (every 2 years) and is due by January 30.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $200.
Note: Watch out—while there is a grace period until March 31, renewing during this time incurs a late fee!
CE Requirements
20 Clock Hours required every two years.
Deadline: January 30th of even-numbered years (biennial cycle).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: New Mexico allows all 20 hours to be completed through online or home-study formats, provided they are from approved sources.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be offered by ASHA-approved providers, the New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NMSHA), or other Board-recognized organizations. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics (1 Clock Hour)
- Jurisprudence: Completion of the New Mexico Jurisprudence Exam counts as the 1 required hour of professional ethics for your renewal period.
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic life support, business management, marketing, and office administration do not count toward your total clock hours.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed in New Mexico for less than 12 months of the renewal cycle, your CEU requirement is waived for that first renewal.
Reporting: New Mexico uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit certificates during renewal, but you must maintain records for at least 3 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 New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department:
- Address: PO Box 25101 Santa Fe, NM 87504
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (505) 476-4622
- Email: speech.hearing@rld.nm.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 Mexico, you'll be working with the New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board. You will submit your application through their online system, the Regulation and Licensing Department Portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts, as these steps often take the longest.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get the Ball Rolling on Fingerprints: New Mexico requires a state and federal background check via IdentoGO (IDEMIA). Head over to the Background Report Instructions page to get the specific service code and registration details. If you are currently out of state, you will likely need to mail in physical fingerprint cards, so start this process immediately.
- Request Official Documents: Contact your university to send your official transcripts directly to the Board. You cannot upload these yourself; they must come from the source. Similarly, request your Praxis scores from ETS to be sent to the New Mexico Board.
- Hit Submit Online: Create an account on the licensing portal. You will complete the application, pay the fee, and upload any required personal documents. Be prepared to take a Jurisprudence Exam, which is typically an open-book test covering the state's specific statutes and rules, often integrated into the application process or provided as a downloadable form.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A copy of your Driver's License, your Social Security Number, and a detailed list of your employment history for the past few years.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), Praxis Exam scores (sent from ETS), and Verification of Licensure from any other states where you hold a license.
- Exams: You will need to pass the New Mexico Jurisprudence Exam. It is highly recommended to review the Board's Rules and Statutes beforehand.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New Mexico:
- Application Fee: $110
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $44 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $154
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 Mexico Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially (every 2 years) and is due by January 30.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $200.
Note: Watch out—while there is a grace period until March 31, renewing during this time incurs a late fee!
CE Requirements
20 Clock Hours required every two years.
Deadline: January 30th of even-numbered years (biennial cycle).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: New Mexico allows all 20 hours to be completed through online or home-study formats, provided they are from approved sources.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be offered by ASHA-approved providers, the New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NMSHA), or other Board-recognized organizations. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics (1 Clock Hour)
- Jurisprudence: Completion of the New Mexico Jurisprudence Exam counts as the 1 required hour of professional ethics for your renewal period.
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic life support, business management, marketing, and office administration do not count toward your total clock hours.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed in New Mexico for less than 12 months of the renewal cycle, your CEU requirement is waived for that first renewal.
Reporting: New Mexico uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit certificates during renewal, but you must maintain records for at least 3 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 New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department:
- Address: PO Box 25101 Santa Fe, NM 87504
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (505) 476-4622
- Email: speech.hearing@rld.nm.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.