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Massachusetts Physician Renewal requirements

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Renewal cycle and due date

  • You may renew online by creating an account on medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

  • You may renew only during the renewal period after email notification and reminder emails are sent.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      You may renew only during the renewal period, and you will have received an email notification and subsequent reminder emails when you are able to renew

  • You may renew online by creating an account on medboard.mass.gov, linking it to your license, and viewing your active license.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

  • A full medical license must be renewed every two years.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## The Details ### What you need A Full medical license allows a physician to practice medicine independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and must be renewed every two years.

  • You may renew only during the renewal period, and you will have received email notification and subsequent reminder emails when you are able to renew.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      You may renew only during the renewal period, and you will have received an email notification and subsequent reminder emails when you are able to renew

  • You may renew online by creating an account on the license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

  • A full medical license must be renewed every two years.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## The Details ### What you need A Full medical license allows a physician to practice medicine independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and must be renewed every two years.

  • You may renew only during the renewal period, and email notification and reminder emails are sent when you are able to renew.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      You may renew only during the renewal period, and you will have received an email notification and subsequent reminder emails when you are able to renew

  • Create an account on medboard.mass.gov, link it to the license, and view the active license to renew online.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

Renewal fees

  • $600.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Board of Registration in Medicine - Schedule of Fees ## License Fees | Item | Fee | | --- | --- | | Physician - Full License Registration | $600 for initial | | Physician - Renewal of License | $600 biennial | | Physician - Limited License | $100 per year | | Physician - Lapsed License | $700 per event | | Physician - Temporary Registration | $250 per 9 months | | Acupuncture - Full License | $300 for initial | | Acupuncture - Application for Temporary License | $150 per

  • $700.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License ## The Details ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Physician Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements ## License Fees - Initial Full License: $600.00 - Full License Renewal: $600.00 - Lapsed License Renewal: $700.00 - Reactivation from Retirement: $700.00 - Limited License: $100.00 - Temporary License: $250.00

  • $600 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Board of Registration in Medicine - Schedule of Fees ## License Fees | Item | Fee | | --- | --- | | Physician - Full License Registration | $600 for initial | | Physician - Renewal of License | $600 biennial | | Physician - Limited License | $100 per year | | Physician - Lapsed License | $700 per event | | Physician - Temporary Registration | $250 per 9 months | | Acupuncture - Full License | $300 for initial | | Acupuncture - Application for Temporary License | $150 per

  • $700 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License ## The Details ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Physician Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements ## License Fees - Initial Full License: $600.00 - Full License Renewal: $600.00 - Lapsed License Renewal: $700.00 - Reactivation from Retirement: $700.00 - Limited License: $100.00 - Temporary License: $250.00

  • $600 each

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Board of Registration in Medicine - Schedule of Fees ## License Fees | Item | Fee | | --- | --- | | Physician - Full License Registration | $600 for initial | | Physician - Renewal of License | $600 biennial | | Physician - Limited License | $100 per year | | Physician - Lapsed License | $700 per event | | Physician - Temporary Registration | $250 per 9 months | | Acupuncture - Full License | $300 for initial | | Acupuncture - Application for Temporary License | $150 per

  • $700 each

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License ## The Details ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Physician Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements ## License Fees - Initial Full License: $600.00 - Full License Renewal: $600.00 - Lapsed License Renewal: $700.00 - Reactivation from Retirement: $700.00 - Limited License: $100.00 - Temporary License: $250.00

  • $700

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician reactivation from retirement

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Physician Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements ## License Fees - Initial Full License: $600.00 - Full License Renewal: $600.00 - Lapsed License Renewal: $700.00 - Reactivation from Retirement: $700.00 - Limited License: $100.00 - Temporary License: $250.00

  • $600 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Board of Registration in Medicine - Schedule of Fees ## License Fees | Item | Fee | | --- | --- | | Physician - Full License Registration | $600 for initial | | Physician - Renewal of License | $600 biennial | | Physician - Limited License | $100 per year | | Physician - Lapsed License | $700 per event | | Physician - Temporary Registration | $250 per 9 months | | Acupuncture - Full License | $300 for initial | | Acupuncture - Application for Temporary License | $150 per

  • $700 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License ## The Details ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Physician Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements ## License Fees - Initial Full License: $600.00 - Full License Renewal: $600.00 - Lapsed License Renewal: $700.00 - Reactivation from Retirement: $700.00 - Limited License: $100.00 - Temporary License: $250.00

Renewal steps

  • You may renew online by creating an account on the license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

  • You may renew only during the renewal period, and you will have received an email notification and subsequent reminder emails when you are able to renew.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      You may renew only during the renewal period, and you will have received an email notification and subsequent reminder emails when you are able to renew

  • For status updates on pending applications, call the Board of Registration in Medicine Call Center at (781) 876-8230.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician applications.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications

  • Create an account on medboard.mass.gov, link the account to the license, and view the active license.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

  • Renew only during the renewal period after email notification and reminder emails are sent.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      You may renew only during the renewal period, and you will have received an email notification and subsequent reminder emails when you are able to renew

  • The Board of Registration in Medicine lists a call center at (781) 876-8230 for status updates on pending applications.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license matters

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications

  • Use the license management system at medboard.mass.gov, create or use an account, link it to the license, and renew online.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

  • For status updates on pending applications, call the Board of Registration in Medicine Call Center at (781) 876-8230.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician applications

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications

  • Create an account on medboard.mass.gov, link the account to the license, and view the active license to renew online.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

  • Email notification and reminder emails are sent when you are able to renew.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal period.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      You may renew only during the renewal period, and you will have received an email notification and subsequent reminder emails when you are able to renew

  • Board of Registration in Medicine status updates are available by phone at (781) 876-8200 and the call center at (781) 876-8230.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician renewal applications.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • A lapsed license may be renewed online by creating an account on medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and starting the lapsed renewal application.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew a lapsed licenses online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your license record.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Lapsed Renewal Application" link.

  • $700.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License ## The Details ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Physician Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements ## License Fees - Initial Full License: $600.00 - Full License Renewal: $600.00 - Lapsed License Renewal: $700.00 - Reactivation from Retirement: $700.00 - Limited License: $100.00 - Temporary License: $250.00

  • $700 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License ## The Details ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Physician Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements ## License Fees - Initial Full License: $600.00 - Full License Renewal: $600.00 - Lapsed License Renewal: $700.00 - Reactivation from Retirement: $700.00 - Limited License: $100.00 - Temporary License: $250.00

  • A lapsed license may be renewed online by creating an account on medboard.mass.gov, linking the account to the license, and starting the lapsed renewal application.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew a lapsed licenses online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your license record.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Lapsed Renewal Application" link.

  • $700 each

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License ## The Details ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Physician Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements ## License Fees - Initial Full License: $600.00 - Full License Renewal: $600.00 - Lapsed License Renewal: $700.00 - Reactivation from Retirement: $700.00 - Limited License: $100.00 - Temporary License: $250.00

  • A lapsed license may be renewed online by creating an account on medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and starting the lapsed renewal application.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew a lapsed licenses online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your license record.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Lapsed Renewal Application" link.

  • A lapsed physician full license may be renewed online by creating an account on medboard.mass.gov, linking the account to the license, and starting the lapsed renewal application.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew a lapsed licenses online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your license record.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Lapsed Renewal Application" link.

  • $700 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License ## The Details ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Physician Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements ## License Fees - Initial Full License: $600.00 - Full License Renewal: $600.00 - Lapsed License Renewal: $700.00 - Reactivation from Retirement: $700.00 - Limited License: $100.00 - Temporary License: $250.00

Board and official links

  • Board of Registration in Medicine.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications

  • medboard.mass.gov.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal online.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.

  • (781) 876-8230.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician renewal applications.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications

  • Board of Registration in Medicine.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## The Details ### What you need A Full medical license allows a physician to practice medicine independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and must be renewed every two years.

  • Board of Registration in Medicine.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician renewal and fee information

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Board of Registration in Medicine - Schedule of Fees ## License Fees | Item | Fee | | --- | --- | | Physician - Full License Registration | $600 for initial | | Physician - Renewal of License | $600 biennial | | Physician - Limited License | $100 per year | | Physician - Lapsed License | $700 per event | | Physician - Temporary Registration | $250 per 9 months | | Acupuncture - Full License | $300 for initial | | Acupuncture - Application for Temporary License | $150 per
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications

  • medboard.mass.gov.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew a lapsed licenses online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your license record.
    3. 3. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Lapsed Renewal Application" link.

  • (781) 876-8200 and (781) 876-8230.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician renewal applications

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications

  • Board of Registration in Medicine.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician renewal and fee information.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Board of Registration in Medicine - Schedule of Fees ## License Fees | Item | Fee | | --- | --- | | Physician - Full License Registration | $600 for initial | | Physician - Renewal of License | $600 biennial | | Physician - Limited License | $100 per year | | Physician - Lapsed License | $700 per event | | Physician - Temporary Registration | $250 per 9 months | | Acupuncture - Full License | $300 for initial | | Acupuncture - Application for Temporary License | $150 per
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications

  • medboard.mass.gov.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## The Details ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your active license.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew a lapsed licenses online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your license record.
    3. 3. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Lapsed Renewal Application" link.

  • (781) 876-8200 and (781) 876-8230.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician renewal applications.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications
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