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Licensing & Renewals
Licensing & Renewal Information
Please review the Florida Statutes, Administrative Rules, and licensure requirements using the official links provided below. Board staff strongly recommend relying on these official resources, as they contain the most current and accurate licensure requirements and are updated whenever statutory or rule changes occur.
Please be advised that colleges, universities, employers, and other third parties may provide general guidance regarding licensure requirements; however, they are not authorized to determine Florida licensure eligibility or interpret Florida law on behalf of the Board. Therefore, applicants should rely on the Board's official statutes, rules, and licensure information when determining eligibility for licensure in Florida.
Chapter 468, Part I: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Rules: Chapter 64B20: Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
For detailed information about the licensure or renewal process, select the type of license relevant to your profession or program from the list provided below. The Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology requires licensees to renew their licenses biennially to maintain the right to practice. The Board has made every effort to include all necessary information for both licensure and renewal processes on this website. Resources such as the Help Center, FAQs, and Resources page provide answers to frequently asked questions, along with access to links, forms, and applications. For additional assistance, including specific inquiries about the renewal process, you may contact a renewal specialist.
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days.
Below is the current number of days for initial review by license type. Any documents submitted after initial review will be updated within 14 business days of receipt.
Choose a Profession or Program
Audiologist
Audiology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration
Health care practitioners with an out-of-state license or certification that falls under section 456.47(1)(b), F.S, qualify for an out-of-state telehealth provider registration number when they meet the following requirements:
