Notice of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Fee Increases

Effective November 1, 2021, the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board will implement regulations to increase application and renewal fees for speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants, and non-dispensing audiologists. The fee increase strengthens the Board’s ability to accomplish its consumer protection mandate and improve licensing services.

Specifically, the regulations increase the application and renewal fees as follows:

  • Speech-Language Pathologist application and renewal fee increased to $150.00
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistants renewal fee increased to $100.00 (application fee of $50.00 not affected)
  • Audiologists (non-dispensing) application and renewal fee increased to $150.00
  • Registration fee for an Aide increase to $30.00, and
  • License Status and History Certification Letter increased to $25.00.

The Required Professional Experience (RPE) initial application fee of $35.00 is not changed by these regulations. The permanent license application fee will no longer be collected along with the RPE application fee. The remaining $115.00 of the permanent license application fee for a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist (non-dispensing) will be required to be paid when submitting the permanent application for licensure.

The Dispensing Audiologist Renewal Fee of $280.00 is not changed by these regulations.

The new fees go into effect on November 1, 2021. Applications and renewals received on or after November 1, 2021, regardless of the fee identified on the application or renewal notice must be paid at the rates shown above.

For additional information, the regulatory documents can be found below.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Fee Regulations

Effective Date of Regulation: July 1, 2021

This approved regulation amends section 1399.157 of Article 8 of Division 13.4 of Title 16, California Code of Regulations and sections 1399.170.13 and 1399.170.14 of Article 12 of Division 13.4 of Title 16, California Code of Regulations.