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Now Live: Easier Online License Applications and ​Renewals!

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​LicensE is your online, self-guided occupational license application platform. 

Please review the helpful links below:

• Find step-by-step instruction for license renewal here.
• Find a list of license renewals available via LicensE in the chart on the LicensE Customer Information page.
  
• Find all licenses available via LicensE, plus user guides and other resources, on the LicensE Customer Information page.
• Anyone applying for an initial license for any of the credentials listed can apply at license.wi.gov.
  

Our LicensE Application Status Lookup tool makes it easier for employees, and helps academic advisors support students during the license application process. To access the Application Status Lookup tool, you will need the applicant's 10-digit PAR number. An applicant may provide the number to anyone who could support their application. Find more information in our news release about this tool. ​​

Temporary License Information

Before commencing a postgraduate clinical fellowship, an applicant must obtain a temporary license under Wis. Stat. § 459.24(6). The applicant must submit an application with all supporting documents and fees, including evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed one of the following:

• A supervised clinical practicum and received a master's degree in speech-language pathology from a college or university approved by the board.
• Education or training that the board determines is substantially equivalent​ to the completion of the requirements under Wis. Stat. § 459.24(6)(b)1​​. 
  

If applying for a temporary license to practice speech-language pathology, an application to take the next available examination for licensure as a speech-language pathologist required under Wis. St​at. §​ 45​9.26(2)(a)​​.

A temporary license is valid for a period designated by the board, not to exceed 18 months and may be renewed once for 18 months, at the discretion of the board.

Additional Information

Please note: Form 1976 (Request for Verification of Certification) is no longer used. If you are ASHA Certified, please download your Verification of ASHA Certification​ and upload it to your LicensE application.

Application for Licensure

Renewal Information

Per Wis. Stat. § 440.08(2), the required renewal date for the Speech-Language Pathologist credential is 01/31/ each odd-numbered year.  Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.

​To renew a license that has been expired for 5 years or more, please log in to your LicensE​ account, click "Apply for a License" and submit an application​.  You will select "Renewal After 5 Years" as the application method.  Further information can be found on Form 1987 below.​
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Continuing Education details can be found by clicking the link in the Additional Resources on this page

Requirements

• FEE (See Renewal Dates and Fees)
• SIG (Signature regarding the completion of Continuing Education, included in online renewal. See Continuing Education Information for details.)
• If your legal status as a qualified alien or nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States has changed since the issuance of your credential or your last renewal, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services at 608-266-2112 or ​​dsps@​wisc​onsin.gov.
  

Renewal Method

• Online Log In: LicensE (For assistance see LicensE Customer Information or contact renewal staff at DSPSRenewal@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2112.) 
  

2011 Wisconsin Act 210 (effective June 1, 2012)

This Act extends the license of a service member if the license expires while they are on active duty from 90 days to 180 days from the date of discharge. The same applies to a spouse of a service member if the spouse does not practice under their license while the service member is on active duty and does not practice because the service member is on active duty.

This Act repeals a provision of prior law that required a service member to meet all of the requirements for license extension or renewal, except for continuing education requirements, in order to have the license extended.

Service members and spouses may request extensions of licenses beyo​nd 180 days from discharge and may request a waiver or extension of time to complete continuing education requirements due to hardship.  Please view Active Duty/Discharge Renewal Extension, Form R210.​