FEES

• Application Fee of $25.
• License Fee $185. ($93 if after July 1)
  

• Annual

All applicants must have:

• Obtained a trainee permit pursuant to §1658-J and has received a minimum of 750 hours of training the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids under the direct supervision of a licensee during a period of not fewer than 6 nor more than 12 months;

• Passed the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Practical Examination;

• Passed the National Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies Written Examination (if applicable); and

All applicants applying for licensure by Reciprocity ("Comity" or "Endorsement") must submit the following:

• A completed application with a recent photograph attached;
• Proof of age. The Board will accept a copy of the applicant's birth certificate, a copy of state driver's license, or other state identification card providing the applicant's date of birth and bearing a photograph;
• Two (2) business reference letters indicating the applicant's business attitude and ethics. Most recent employers are preferred;
• Two (2) character references not related to the applicant;
• Copy of out-of-state license;
• Copy of out-of-state licensing statutes and rules;
• Completed Verification of Licensure Form (enclosed);
• Payment of a separate $8. fee for a criminal records (SBI) check.
• Payment of application and license fee.

Please make your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer.

FEES

• Renewal fee $185

• This license renews annually on
  January 31.

• Completed Application;
• A late fee of $10. is assessed for licenses renewed after the January 31 license expiration date.
• A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with an original license application, documentation and fees.
• Renewal applications are mailed approximately 30 days prior to the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of the current license address and/or to see that the license is renewed.
• CONTINUING EDUCATION - 8 hours of board approved continuing education is required by November 30.

FEES

• Application Fee $25
• License Fee $185. ($93. if after July 1st)

• Annual

The following must be submitted:

• A notarized application affirming and listing the names and addresses of all hearing aid dealers and fitters directly or indirectly employed by the entity and further certifying that the entity employs only hearing aid dealers and fitters who are duly licensed by the State;
• Payment of a separate $8. fee for a criminal records (SBI) check. Please make your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer.
• Payment of application and license fee.

FEES

• Renewal fee $185

• This license renews annually on
  January 31.

• Completed Application;
• A late fee of $10. is assessed for licenses renewed after the January 31 license expiration date.
• A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with an original license application, documentation and fees.

FEES

• Application Fee $25
• Permit Fee $50

• Annual

All applicants applying must submit the following:

• A completed application with a recent photograph attached;
• Proof of age. The Board will accept a copy of the applicant's birth certificate, a copy of state driver's license, or other state identification card providing the applicant's date of birth and bearing a photograph;
• Documentation of an education equivalent of a 4-year course in an accredited high school;
• Two (2) written business reference letters indicating the applicant's business attitude and ethics. Most recent employers are preferred;
• Two (2) written character references not related to the applicant;
• An alternative to the examination given by the Board as an acceptable substitution for the written portion of the examination is the ASHA examination for Clinical Competency in Audiology. The passing score is 600. Please enclose proof of passing the ASHA examination in Audiology;
• Payment of a separate $8. fee for a criminal records (SBI) check. Please make your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer.

Make checks payable to Treasurer, State of Maine.

FEES

• $50

• This license may be renewed one time upon board approval.