Alaska Speech-Language Pathologist License Renewal Guide - 2024

by Speech Pathologist Programs Staff

Updated: March 19th, 2024

Alaska Licensing Body

Alaska Speech-Language Pathologist License Renewal Process

All licenses, regardless of the date it was issued, will expire on September 30^th of even-numbered years. The only exemption is licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date, which are given a renewal date of the next biennium. 

Reminders for licensees to renew are sent 30 days before the state-wide expiration date. Keep your personal information with the Department up to date as all notices will be sent to the last address on file. That includes name changes as well as the name on the license must match your legal name for it to be valid.

Alaska does not have a renewal grace period, so once the license lapses you are not permitted to work until it has been reinstated. Submit the following to have your SLP license renewed:

• $70 renewal fee (additional $50 late fee when applicable)
• Completed renewal application

Unlike most other states, the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) does not require SLPs to meet any continuing education (CE) requirements. Although additional training isn’t needed, it’s still a good idea to take courses to keep up with new, innovative techniques used in the field. If you plan to relocate to another state and open a practice, you’ll likely need proof of CE hours before being granted licensure.