⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Speech-Language Pathologist License: North Dakota → South Dakota

Everything you need to know about transferring your speech-language pathologist license from North Dakota to South Dakota

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	North Dakota (ND)	South Dakota (SD)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100.00; praxis fee: $146; license fee: $250.00 (Re-licensing Fee); renewal fee: $75.00 (Annual Renewal Fee); background check fee: Varies; total initial fees: $335+; confidence: high; sources: https://www.ndsbe.com/lic/apply/index.asp	application fee: $150; praxis fee: $146; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $150; background check fee: $43; total initial fees: $339; confidence: high; sources: https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/speech-language-pathology/slp-licensing-requirements-forms/licensing-fees/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual; expires December 31 each year; CE hours: 10; Fee: $75.00	Period: 2 years (biennial; renewal due October 1); CE hours: 20; Fee: $150

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

South Dakota accepts out-of-state speech language pathologist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: North Dakota — Period: Annual; expires December 31 each year; CE hours: 10; Fee: $75.00; South Dakota — Period: 2 years (biennial; renewal due October 1); CE hours: 20; Fee: $150.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology →
2
Request credential verification from North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit North Dakota board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

South Dakota Licensing Board

Board: South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology
Website: https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/speech-language-pathology/
Phone: 605-642-1600

Contact South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	North Dakota (ND)	South Dakota (SD)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $100.00; praxis fee: $146; license fee: $250.00 (Re-licensing Fee); renewal fee: $75.00 (Annual Renewal Fee); background check fee: Varies; total initial fees: $335+; confidence: high; sources: https://www.ndsbe.com/lic/apply/index.asp	application fee: $150; praxis fee: $146; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $150; background check fee: $43; total initial fees: $339; confidence: high; sources: https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/speech-language-pathology/slp-licensing-requirements-forms/licensing-fees/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual; expires December 31 each year; CE hours: 10; Fee: $75.00	Period: 2 years (biennial; renewal due October 1); CE hours: 20; Fee: $150

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

South Dakota accepts out-of-state speech language pathologist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: North Dakota — Period: Annual; expires December 31 each year; CE hours: 10; Fee: $75.00; South Dakota — Period: 2 years (biennial; renewal due October 1); CE hours: 20; Fee: $150.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology →

Request credential verification from North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit North Dakota board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Speech-Language Pathologist License: North Dakota → South Dakota

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Next Steps

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Transfer Your Speech-Language Pathologist License: North Dakota → South Dakota

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Key Differences

Next Steps

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