North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists

The Licensure Act for Speech and Language Pathologist & Audiologist was enacted in order to provide regulatory authority over persons offering speech and language pathology and audiology services to the public.

Contact

Kate Young Maffeo [email protected] 336-272-1828 (phone) http://www.ncboeslpa.org/

Procedures, Laws and Guidelines

Below is a summary of the procedures, laws and guidelines to obtain a professional business entity license through the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NCBOESLPA).

Bookmark the link to the NCBOESLPA for future reference.

Procedure to Create a Professional Business Entity

Download and complete the appropriate business entity creation document from the Forms link on the Business Registration Division website.
Submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation/Organization and the fee of fifty dollars $50.00 to the Board.
The Board will examine the document and provide the Certificate required for filing with the Secretary of States’ Office.
Submit the creation document along with the Board’s certification to the Business Registration Division of the Secretary of State’s Office for filing with either $125 for a domestic entity (North Carolina) or $250 for a foreign entity receiving a Certificate of Authority.

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §55B-10, “No professional corporation shall open, operate, or maintain an establishment for any of the purposes set forth in this Chapter without first having obtained a Certificate of Registration from the licensing board or boards.”