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April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your certification upon receipt of: Completed Renewal application (Mailed by the Department of Health) Letter from the State Surgeon General recommending that […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs to your patients, you are required to renew your registration at the same time you are renewing […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

As a medical doctor with a Public Health Certification, you will be required to RENEW BY MAIL. Current certification will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, January 31, […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs to your patients, you are required to renew your registration at the same time you are renewing […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

*Required by section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.024 Members of Armed Forces in good standing with administrative boards or the […]
April 30, 2025

CME

Continuing medical education requirements are based on the date your original license was issued. If you are renewing your license for the first time, you are […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

Active Renewal for Public Psychiatry $350.00 Dispensing Registration $100.00 Your renewal fee is $350.00. If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs to your patients […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.031 Requirement for instruction on domestic violence 456.033 Requirement for instruction for certain licensees […]
April 30, 2025

CME

Continuing medical education requirements are based on the date your original license was issued. If you are renewing your license for the first time, you are […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your certification upon receipt of: Completed Renewal application (Mailed by the Department of Health) Letter from the State Surgeon General recommending renewal […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs to your patients, you are required to renew your registration at the same time you are renewing […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

As a medical doctor with a Public Psychiatry Certification, you will be required to RENEW BY MAIL. Current certification will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, January 31, […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs to your patients, you are required to renew your registration at the same time you are renewing […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

All physician assistant licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, January 31, of each even year, unless renewed. At least 90 days before your license expires, the […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 30, 2025

Volunteer Health Services Exemption

Online renewal is not available at this time for practitioners requesting this exemption.  To receive an exemption from the biennial renewal fee and some of the […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active $280.00* Inactive to Inactive $280.00 Active to Inactive $280.00 Inactive to Active $380.00* Active to […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 458.347 Physician Assistants 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.024 Members of Armed Forces in good standing with administrative boards […]
April 30, 2025

CME PA

Continuing Education (CE/CME) Requirements To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS IMPORTANT INFORMATION General Hours 98 […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Licensees requesting to reactivate their license from inactive or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

If you are a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty not practicing in the private sector for profit, who was […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your license upon receipt of: Completed Renewal application Required fees Verification of your current status relating to prescribing controlled substances for the […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

As a Resident/Intern/Fellow or House physician you are required to RENEW BY MAIL by submitting to the Board of Medicine the Application for Initial Registration & […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

Active Renewal for House Physician $200.00 There are no renewal fees for Interns, Fellows, and Residents.
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 458.345 Intern/Resident/Fellow/House Physician 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.031 Requirement for instruction on domestic violence 456.033 Requirement for instruction for […]
April 30, 2025

CME

There is no continuing medical education requirement for Intern, Resident or House Physician renewal.
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 458.3145 Medical Faculty Certificate 456.024 Members of Armed Forces in good standing with administrative boards or the department; […]
April 30, 2025

CME

First Biennium Renewal: If you are renewing your license for the first time you are exempt from the general continuing medical education requirements and are only required […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your license upon receipt of: Letter to the Board from the Dean of the University requesting renewal Required fees (renewal and background) […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

Medical Faculty Certificate holders are required to contact the Board with a written request for renewal. All required fees and documentation must be submitted prior to […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active $255.00* Dispensing Registration* $100.00 NOTE: Licensees renewing “Active to Active” in 2015 or 2016 will […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

As a medical doctor with an Area of Critical Need license, also known as the Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. license, you will be required to RENEW […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs, you can renew your registration by paying the registration fee when you renew your medical license.  If […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 30, 2025

Volunteer Health Services Exemption

Online renewal is not available at this time for practitioners requesting this exemption.  To receive an exemption from the biennial renewal fee and some of the […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

*Required by section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 458.315  Area of Critical Need 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.031 Requirement for instruction on domestic violence 456.033 Requirement for […]
April 30, 2025

CME – Compensated

First Biennium Renewal: If you are renewing your license for the first time you are exempt from the general continuing medical education requirements and are only required […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your license upon receipt of: Completed Renewal application (Mailed by the Department of Health)  Required fees Verification of Employment Letter from an […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

As a medical doctor with an Area of Critical Need license, also known as the Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. license, you will be required to RENEW […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs, you can renew your registration by paying the registration fee when you renew your medical license.  If […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 30, 2025

Volunteer Health Services Exemption

Online renewal is not available at this time for practitioners requesting this exemption.  To receive an exemption from the biennial renewal fee and some of the […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

All renewal fees for a medical doctor who volunteers their service in an area of critical need are waived.
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 458.315  Area of Critical Need 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.031 Requirement for instruction on domestic violence 456.033 Requirement for […]
April 30, 2025

CME – Volunteer

First Biennium Renewal: If you are renewing your license for the first time you are exempt from the general continuing medical education requirements and are only required […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your license upon receipt of: Completed Renewal application (Mailed by the Department of Health) Notarized Fee Waiver Affidavit for Volunteer Status Verification of Employment […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 458.3475 Anesthesiologist Assistant 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.024 Members of Armed Forces in good standing with administrative boards […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your license upon receipt of: Completed Renewal application (Mailed by the Department of Health) Required fees Completed  financial responsibility form Your current […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

Your license will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, January 31, 2027.  At least 90 days before your license expires, the department will mail you a renewal […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs, you can renew your registration by paying the registration fee when you renew your medical license.  If […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 30, 2025

Volunteer Health Services Exemption

Online renewal is not available at this time for practitioners requesting this exemption.  To receive an exemption from the biennial renewal fee and some of the […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active $205.00 Inactive to Inactive $205.00 Active to Inactive $205.00 Inactive to Active $305.00 […]
April 30, 2025

CME

First Biennium Renewal: If you are renewing  your license for the first time you are exempt from the general continuing medical education requirements and are only required […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 30, 2025

Volunteer Health Services Exemption

Online renewal is not available at this time for practitioners requesting this exemption.  To receive an exemption from the biennial renewal fee and some of the […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

*Required by section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 458.317 Limited Licenses 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.031 Requirement for instruction on domestic violence 456.033 Requirement for instruction for […]
April 30, 2025

CME – Compensated

First Biennium Renewal: If you are renewing your license for the first time you are exempt from the general continuing medical education requirements and are only required […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your license upon receipt of: Completed Renewal application (Mailed by the Department of Health) Evidence that you have practiced medicine or have […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

As a medical doctor with a limited license (compensated), you will be required to RENEW BY MAIL. Your license will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, January 31 […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs, you can renew your registration by paying the registration fee when you renew your medical license.  If […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

As a medical doctor with a limited license (volunteering), you will be required to RENEW BY MAIL. Your license will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, January 31 […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs, you can renew your registration by paying the registration fee when you renew your medical license.  If […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 30, 2025

Volunteer Health Services Exemption

Online renewal is not available at this time for practitioners requesting this exemption.  To receive an exemption from the biennial renewal fee and some of the […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

All renewal fees for a medical doctor with a limited license who volunteers their service are waived.
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 458.317 Limited Licenses 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.031 Requirement for instruction on domestic violence 456.033 Requirement for instruction for […]
April 30, 2025

CME – Volunteer

First Biennium Renewal: If you are renewing your license for the first time you are exempt from the general continuing medical education requirements and are only required […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your license upon completion of the following: Completed Renewal application (Mailed by the Department of Health) Evidence that you have practiced medicine or […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

At least 90 days before your license expires, the department will mail you a renewal notification to your last known address of record. You will have […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs, you can renew your registration by paying the registration fee when you renew your medical license.  If […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 30, 2025

Volunteer Health Services Exemption

Online renewal is not available at this time for practitioners requesting this exemption.  To receive an exemption from the biennial renewal fee and some of the […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

Note: If you were initially licensed in 2013 or later, you may see a reduction of $24 in your renewal fee. If renewing BEFORE your license […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.031 Requirement for instruction on domestic violence 456.033 Requirement for instruction for certain licensees […]
April 30, 2025

CME – MD In-Training

First Biennium Renewal: If you are renewing your license for the first time you are exempt from the general continuing medical education requirements and are only required […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The department will renew your license upon completion of the following: Completed Renewal Application Required fees (renewal and background screen fees) Your current primary place of […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs to your patients, you are required to renew your registration at the same time you are renewing […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

If you are a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty who was in good standing with the board at the […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Process

Renewal Instructions: Go to www.flhealthsource.gov and click the “Renew A License” button. Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button. Confirm or update your MQA […]
April 30, 2025

Dispensing Registration

If you are currently registered to dispense medicinal drugs, you can renew your registration by paying the registration fee when you renew your medical license.  If […]
April 30, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 30, 2025

Health Care Price Transparency Exemption

Online renewal is not available at this time for practitioners requesting this exemption.  To receive an exemption from paying license fees and completing continuing medical education […]
April 30, 2025

Renewal Fees

If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active $355.00 Inactive to Inactive $125.00 Active to Inactive $475.00 Inactive to Active $605.00* Active to […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 381.026 Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.024 Members of Armed Forces in […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Applicants for a Temporary License for Spouses of Active Duty Members of the Armed Forces must meet all of the following requirements to proceed with the […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

The Florida Board of Medicine general statutes require that you must have a valid Florida medical license to practice medicine in Florida. If you have been […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application Fee: $65.00 (non-refundable) Make certified checks or money orders of $65.00 payable to: “Department of Health” (DOH)
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.311 Licensure by examination 458.317 Limited license 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action 456.035 Address of record […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The holder of a public psychiatry certificate may use the certificate to work at any public mental health facility or program funded in part or entirely […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

The Florida Board of Medicine general statutes require that you must have a valid Florida medical license to practice medicine in Florida. If you have been […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a LiveScan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: $300.00 (non-refundable) Initial license fee: $355.00 NICA fee: $250.00 or $5,000.00 (please read information at www.nica.com ) Dispensing Practitioner fee: $100.00 (optional, this fee is for selling pharmaceuticals in your […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.311 Licensure by examination 458.3165 Public psychiatry certificate 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action 456.035 Address of […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: $300.00 (non-refundable) Initial license fee: $355.00 NICA fee: $250.00 or $5,000.00 (please read information at www.nica.com ) Dispensing Practitioner fee: $100.00 (optional, this fee is for selling pharmaceuticals in […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.311 Licensure by examination 458.316 Public health certificate 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action 456.035 Address of […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

A Medical Doctor in Public Health is a physician who holds a master of public health degree or is board eligible or certified in public health […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a LiveScan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in the […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The Department of Health shall issue a certificate authorizing a physician who holds an active and valid license to practice medicine in another state or a […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. Medical Doctor Expert Witness Certificate […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.3175 Expert witness certificate 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action 456.035 Address of record 456.039 Designated health […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Any medical doctor who has been accepted for a course of training by a cancer center approved by the Board of Medicine may be issued a […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a LiveScan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: $300.00 (non-refundable) Make one cashier’s check or money order for the total amount payable to the Department of Health-Board of Medicine.  Cash and credit card […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.3135 Temporary Certificate for Visiting Physicians to Practice in Approved Cancer Centers 458.331 Grounds […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a LiveScan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: $300.00 (non-refundable) Initial Licensure Fee: $200.00 Make certified checks or money orders payable to: “Department of Health” (DOH); or pay by credit card when applying online.
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.311 Licensure by examination 458.3137 Temporary certificate for visiting physicians to obtain medical privileges […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The following information is for a temporary certificate to practice medicine for educational purposes to help teach plastic surgery or other medical or surgical procedures to […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Medical doctors who wish to provide medical care or treatment in connection with the education of students, residents, or faculty at the request of the dean […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a LiveScan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

Process

The following documents must be submitted to the Department: Request for a Visiting Faculty Certificate, from the dean of a Florida accredited medical school or from […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Fee: $100.00 (non-refundable) Make one cashier’s check or money order for the total amount payable to:  Department of Health/Board of Medicine.
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.311 Licensure by examination 458.3145 Medical Faculty Certificate 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action 456.035 Address of […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Applicants to become a Limited License Medical Doctor must meet all of the following requirements to proceed with the application process: Must have been licensed to […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a LiveScan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

The Florida Board of Medicine general statutes require that you must have a valid Florida medical license to practice medicine in Florida. If you have been […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Fully retired or semiretired in all jurisdictions and will use the Limited License for Non-compensated practice. The application fee is waived Fully retired in all jurisdictions […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.311 Licensure by examination 458.317 Limited license 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action 456.035 Address of record […]
April 30, 2025

Electronic Fingerprinting

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, requires an applicant to complete and submit a board-approved application to be considered for licensure. To expedite your application for licensure, you […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Fees Amount Application Fee (non-refundable) $0.00 Initial Licensing Fee $0.00 Unlicensed Activity Fee $0.00 Total $0.00
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Florida Statutes By clicking a link, you will be connected to the Florida Legislature website, which is the official custodian of the statutes. Chapter 458: Medical Practice […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Pursuant to section 458.317(2), Florida Statutes, a Graduate Assistant Physician is a graduate of an allopathic medical school or allopathic college who has applied but not […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the health history questions on your application for licensure, provide the following documents: A letter from a Licensed Health […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

To be licensed as an anesthesiologist assistant in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida Statutes: OR […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Applicants must complete the following steps: Contact the state board(s) in which a license is held to request license verification be sent to Florida. If the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee (non-refundable):$150 Initial licensing fee:$100 Unlicensed activity fee:$5 Total:$255
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View  Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Chapter 458: Medical Practice Chapter 459: Osteopathic Medicine […]
April 30, 2025

Electronic Fingerprinting

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

If you have been named in any malpractice suits, or have answered “yes” to any of the questions in the application, anticipate the possibility that additional […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64B8-4.016, Florida Administrative Code, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: $150.00 (non-refundable) Initial license fee: $105.00 NOTE: Fees will reflect until February 1, 2027.  Make certified checks or money orders payable to: “Department of Health” […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.3475 Anesthesiologist Assistant 459.023 Anesthesiologist Assistant 456.035 Address of record 456.048 Financial responsibility requirements for certain […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Applicants for Anesthesiologist Assistant licensure must meet all of the following requirements: Be a graduate of an anesthesiologist assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

The following are the requirements for an applicant seeking licensure as a physician assistant in Florida: An applicant must be at least 18 years of age. […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any Health History question on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the Board office: Self-Explanation – Applicants […]
April 30, 2025

Electronic Fingerprinting

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

Applicants are encouraged to review all laws and rules relating to the licensure of physician assistants in Florida before completing an application for licensure. Links to […]
April 30, 2025

Process

You are encouraged to review all laws and rules relating to the licensure of physician assistants in Florida before completing an application for licensure. Links to […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: $100 (non-refundable) Initial license fee: $205 Make certified checks or money orders payable to “Department of Health” or pay by credit card when applying online.
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 456.035 Address of record 456.0635 Medicaid fraud; disqualification for license, certification, […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

The Florida Board of Medicine general statutes require that you must have a valid Florida medical license to practice medicine in Florida. If you have been […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year. Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: Compensated: Exempt Non-Compensated: Exempt Initial license fee: Compensated: $355.00; Non-Compensated: Exempt NICA fee: Compensated$250.00 or $5,000.00 (please read information at www.nica.com) Non-Compensated: Exempt Dispensing Practitioner fee: $100.00 (optional, this fee is […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.3151 Temporary Certificate for active duty military and veterans practice in areas of […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Applicants for a Rear Admiral Leroy Collins Jr. Temporary Certificate Active Duty Military and Veterans license must meet the following: Be licensed to practice in any […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

General Licensure Requirements Requirements for a physician assistant to practice in an approved area of critical need include the following: Complete and submit an application for […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the health history questions on your application for licensure, provide the following documents: A letter from a Licensed Health […]
April 30, 2025

Electronic Fingerprinting

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, requires an applicant to complete and submit a board-approved application to be considered for licensure. To expedite your application for licensure, you […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Fees Amount Application Fee (non-refundable) $0.00 Initial Licensing Fee $0.00 Unlicensed Activity Fee $0.00 Total $0.00
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Florida Statutes By clicking a link, you will be connected to the Florida Legislature website, which is the official custodian of the statutes. Section 458.315: Temporary […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Applicants for a temporary license in an Area of Critical Need must meet the following: Be licensed to practice in any jurisdiction in the United States […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a LiveScan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

The Florida Board of Medicine general statutes require that you must have a valid Florida medical license to practice medicine in Florida. If you have been […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Compensated Non-Compensated Application fee: $300.00 (non-refundable) Exempt Initial license fee: $355.00 Exempt NICA fee: $250.00 or $5,000.00 (please read information at www.nica.com) NICA Partnership Brochure Dispensing Practitioner fee: $100.00 (optional, this fee is […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.315 Temporary Certificate for practice in area of critical need 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a LiveScan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

The Florida Board of Medicine general statutes require that you must have a valid Florida medical license to practice medicine in Florida. If you have been […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: $350.00 (non-refundable) Initial license fee: $355.00 NICA fee: $250.00 or $5,000.00 (please read information at www.nica.com) NICA Partnership Brochure Dispensing Practitioner fee $100.00 (optional, this fee is for selling pharmaceuticals […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.311 Licensure by examination 458.3145 Medical Faculty Certificate 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action 456.035 Address of […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Applicants seeking a Medical Faculty Certificate must meet all of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited medical school list with the World Health Organization. Hold […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

To be licensed as a resident physician or house physician in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway, you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Applicants must complete the following steps: Contact the state board(s) in which a license is held to request License Verification be sent to Florida. If the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Resident Physician fee $200 House Physician fee $300
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Chapter 458: Medical Practice Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure […]
April 30, 2025

Electronic Fingerprinting

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

The Florida Board of Medicine general statutes require that you must have a valid Florida medical license to practice medicine in Florida. If you have been […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64B8-4.016, Florida Administrative Code, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

All registrations must be accompanied by the appropriate fee: Initial registration for resident physician, assistant resident physician, intern, or fellow in fellowship training in a teaching […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.311 Licensure by examination 458.313 Licensure by endorsement 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action 456.035 Address of […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Medicine – Registration of Physician-in-Training: – A physician-in-training, may only practice medicine, in an approved program of training designed to increase his/her knowledge of the clinical disciplines […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

To be licensed as a medical doctor in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway, you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida Statutes: OR […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Applicants must complete the following steps: Contact the state board(s) in which a license is held to request that license verification be sent to Florida. If […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee (non-refundable): $350 Initial licensing fee: $350 Unlicensed activity fee: $5 NICA fee (choose one NICA designation): NICA Exempt $0 NICA Non-Participating $250 NICA Participating […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 458: Medical Practice Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure […]
April 30, 2025

Background Screening

Effective January 1, 2013, applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law […]
April 30, 2025

General Information

The Florida Board of Medicine general statutes require that you must have a valid Florida medical license to practice medicine in Florida. If you have been […]
April 30, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year. Application fees are non-refundable. To practice medicine in the […]
April 30, 2025

Fees

Application fee: $350.00 (non-refundable) Initial license fee: $355.00 NICA fee: $250.00 or $5,000.00 (please read information at www.nica.com) NICA Partnership Brochure Dispensing Practitioner fee: $100.00 (optional, this fee is for selling pharmaceuticals […]
April 30, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes 456.013 Department; general licensing provisions 458.311 Licensure by examination 458.313 Licensure by endorsement 458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action 456.035 Address of […]
April 30, 2025

General Requirements

Applicants to become a licensed Medical Doctor must meet either the requirements for Licensure by Endorsement or Licensure by Examination to proceed with the application process. […]
April 30, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
March 27, 2025

Applicants with Health History

Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]