Regulation of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the audiology and speech-language pathology programs. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who practice independently must obtain an Alaska Business License Regulated Professions Audiologist Speech-Language Pathologist Language Pathologist Assistant Electronic Requests for License Verification NOTE: This feature is for individuals who have registered with MY LICENSE and wish to pay the filing fee online with a credit card payment . If you are not registered with MY LICENSE and would like information on how to register, please contact audiologistandspeechlanguagepathologists@alaska.gov. Submit Your Request Send your Request for License Verification to: audiologistandspeechlanguagepathologists@alaska.gov Put the program along with your first and last name in the subject line. The following information must be provided in the body of your email: NAME: The name used when your professional license was last issued or renewed. LICENSE NUMBER: Your professional license number. SEND TO: Provide both the Board and/or Agency name along with a complete mailing address. Payment of Fees You will be sent a notification email with a link to your license details page. A “Make a Payment” link will be available within your license details page under “Actions”. A $20 filing fee is required for each verification of license. Completed Request You will be sent a notification email with a link to your license details page when the request is completed. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing after submitting your payment. If you prefer to submit a check or money order, you may mail in the Request License Verification form. Initial Applications Application for Audiologist License #08-4056, Revised 11/28/18 Application for Speech-Language Pathologist #08-4405, Revised 08/01/18. Application for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant #08-4094, Revised 03/13/19. Renewal Forms Biennial Audiologist License Renewal Application #08-4127, Revised 08/01/18 Biennial Speech-Language Pathologist Renewal Application #08-4468, Revised 08/01/18 Biennial Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Renewal Application #08-4466, Revised 08/01/18 Miscellaneous Forms Division forms may be found in the CBPL Quick links, located in the sidebar to the right. Statutes and Regulations Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law. AS 08.11 and regulations 12 AAC 07 specifically apply to audiologists and speech-language pathologists. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division. Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list. Audiologist, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Dealer Regulations AS 08.11, AS 08.55 and 12 AAC 07. Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions. Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions National Organizations National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of audiology and Speech Language Pathology in other states. American Speech Language Pathology Association (ASHA) 2200 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850 Telephone: 1-800-498-2071 www.asha.org National Council of State Boards of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology PO Box 326 Wellsburg, WV 26070 Telephone: (304) 737-2395 Contact Information Thomas Bay, Licensing Examiner Phone: (907) 465-2588 E-mail: AudiologistAndSpeechLanguagePathologists@Alaska.Gov PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806