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Temporary Speech/Language Pathology



When to Apply

You may only apply for a Temporary Speech/Language license if you have already applied for a full Speech/Language license. You must submit your full Speech/Language, Audiology application by either examination or reciprocity before you can submit a temporary application.


Information on How to Apply for a License in DELPROS

All applications are only submitted through our online system DELPROS.

  • Click on the titles below in each section to expand the information.
In order to apply for a license or submit a service request, you must first have a DELPROS user account. To LOG IN or CREATE a DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services) user account:

  1. Go to: https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_HomePage.
  2. Click GO on the Apply/Manage a License and Service Requests tile.
  3. If you do not have a DELPROS user account, click the REGISTER button on the left side of page for NEW USERS.
  4. If you already have a DELPROS user account, enter your email address and password on the right side for EXISTING USERS and click the LOGIN button.

DELPROS allows you to save your incomplete application and return to it later to finish the process. You only have six (6) months to submit your application once you begin.

  • If you do not submit your application within six months of starting it, you will be required to restart the entire online application again.

You may check the status of your application online throughout the entire application process by using the “View Application Status” feature in DELPROS on your e-License dashboard.

  1. Know the requirements for the license you are pursuing.
  2. Request and gather all documents required to upload on the Attachments page. All information and forms are located on your profession’s webpages.
On the ATTACHMENTS page of your application, you may be instructed to:

  • either “attach” or “upload” the required document(s) directly to your application. This means you will find the document(s) saved on your computer or device and upload it to your application.
  • click “acknowledge.” This means you will either have to mail the documents yourself or request the “third-party” mail the document(s) directly to the Board office.
    • Examples of “third-party forms” are transcripts from schools, employment verifications from a supervisor, and license verifications from another state.
  • Forms requiring a supervisor signature, seal, or notary may have to be MAILED to the Board office directly UNLESS the document specifically indicates to UPLOAD the document.

The requirements for this license type are provided in the following section(s).

Temporary Speech/Language license, the following items required in addition to the required items for the full Speech/Language Pathology Licensure. The temporary license is good for one year, during which you should complete your Clinical Fellowship (CF) and pass the national examination. You must submit:

  • An official transcript from an accredited college or university, sent directly from the school to the Board office.
    • The transcript must show that you earned at least a master’s degree or its equivalent with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or speech-language and hearing science.
    • If the final transcript showing your degree is not yet available, arrange for the Board office to receive a letter from a school official attesting to the degree that you will receive. The Board office will not issue the temporary license until it receives the final transcript.
    • If you received your Speech/Language Pathologist education outside the U.S. or a U.S. territory you must upload your foreign credential evaluation for the Board office to evaluate.
  • A letter from your practicum supervisor proving that you completed of at least 400 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum at the appropriate level. See Sections 2.2 and 2.5.1.3.1 of the Board’s Rules and Regulations.
    • A signed, completed Clinical Fellowship Plan form.
      • Your clinical supervisor must be a Delaware-licensed Speech/Language Pathologist.
      • Do not begin your Clinical Fellowship until your temporary license is issued.
You will receive an email when your temporary license has been issued. To print your license, find the temporary license on your Dashboard. Click OPTIONS, then select Download Certificate.
A temporary license is valid for one year from the date of issuance. Your extension request should be submitted at least 60 days before the license expiration date. You must have taken the examination at least once before you submit the request.

Your temporary license can be extended up to 3 times for a maximum of 48 months. The Board must approve any extension of the temporary license.

To request an extension of your temporary license, follow the below steps to submit a Service Request:

  • Log in to your DELPROS dashboard.
  • Click on SERVICE REQUEST in the blue navigation bar at the top of your screen.
  • Follow the screen prompts to select the “Request Temporary License Extension” service request type.

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