⚠️ 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 Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — Speech Pathology & Audiology directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Speech-Language Pathologist License: Wisconsin → Iowa

Everything you need to know about transferring your speech-language pathologist license from Wisconsin to Iowa

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wisconsin (WI)	Iowa (IA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $68; praxis fee: $146; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $60; background check fee: $40; total initial fees: $254; confidence: high; sources: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SpeechLanguagePathologist/Default.aspx	application fee: $120; praxis fee: $146; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $96; background check fee: Required; fee varies by provider; late renewal fee: $60; total initial fees: ~$266+; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/speech-pathology-audiology; https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/iowa/Iowa-Admin-Code-r-645-5-20
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial; renewal date is 01/31 of each odd-numbered year per Wis. Stat. § 440.08(2); CE hours: 20; Fee: $60	Period: Biennial (every 2 years; expires December 31 of odd years); CE hours: 30; Fee: $96

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

Key Differences

Iowa accepts out-of-state speech language pathologist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Wisconsin — Period: Biennial; renewal date is 01/31 of each odd-numbered year per Wis. Stat. § 440.08(2); CE hours: 20; Fee: $60; Iowa — Period: Biennial (every 2 years; expires December 31 of odd years); CE hours: 30; Fee: $96.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — Speech Pathology & Audiology →
2
Request credential verification from Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), administered under the Hearing and Speech Examining Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wisconsin board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — Speech Pathology & Audiology.

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.

Iowa Licensing Board

Board: Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — Speech Pathology & Audiology
Website: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/speech-pathology-audiology
Phone: (515) 281-0254

Contact Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — Speech Pathology & Audiology to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wisconsin (WI)	Iowa (IA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $68; praxis fee: $146; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $60; background check fee: $40; total initial fees: $254; confidence: high; sources: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SpeechLanguagePathologist/Default.aspx	application fee: $120; praxis fee: $146; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $96; background check fee: Required; fee varies by provider; late renewal fee: $60; total initial fees: ~$266+; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/speech-pathology-audiology; https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/iowa/Iowa-Admin-Code-r-645-5-20
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial; renewal date is 01/31 of each odd-numbered year per Wis. Stat. § 440.08(2); CE hours: 20; Fee: $60	Period: Biennial (every 2 years; expires December 31 of odd years); CE hours: 30; Fee: $96

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

Key Differences

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

Renewal differs: Wisconsin — Period: Biennial; renewal date is 01/31 of each odd-numbered year per Wis. Stat. § 440.08(2); CE hours: 20; Fee: $60; Iowa — Period: Biennial (every 2 years; expires December 31 of odd years); CE hours: 30; Fee: $96.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — Speech Pathology & Audiology →

Request credential verification from Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), administered under the Hearing and Speech Examining Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wisconsin board →

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

Submit your application to Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — Speech Pathology & Audiology.

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.

Iowa Licensing Board

Contact Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) — Speech Pathology & Audiology to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Speech-Language Pathologist License: Wisconsin → Iowa

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Iowa Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Speech-Language Pathologist License: Wisconsin → Iowa

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Iowa Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

Related Pages