Applications for Physician

Initial License

There are two pathways to Physician licensure in New Hampshire:  1) Applying directly through the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) or; 2) Seeking expedited licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLCC).

Apply Directly to New Hampshire through the FSMB

Applicants seeking licensure in New Hampshire may apply directly to the Board by completing the following steps:  

1. Uniform Application through FSMB: FSMB | Uniform Application
2.  Verification of Credentials through FCVS: FSMB | Federation Credentials Verification Service
3.  State Addendum 
4. Affidavit and Authorization for Release of Information 
5. Application Fee: Check may be made payable to - Treasurer, State of New Hampshire
6. FBI Criminal History Check: use either Option B or Option C
   • If using Option B, please send an email to oplclicensing8@oplc.nh.gov or attach a note to your application with your appointment date
7. Copy of Curriculum Vitae or Resume
8. Two Letters of Reference: must meet requirements outlined in Med 301.03.(a)(26)
9. Copy of DEA certificate
   • If you do not hold a DEA, please instead submit a signed statement attesting to this

To expedite processing, please submit the State Addendum, all supporting documentation, and payment for processing fees in the same submission to our office at 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301.  Per RSA 541-A:29, failure to provide all requisite information and documentation to OPLC within sixty (60) days of the date of your application may result in your application being denied.

Mail your completed application, required forms and payment to:

Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301

Forms of Payment Accepted for Paper Applications: Personal Check, Money Order or Cashier's Check  

Apply through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission

Applicants who are licensed in another jurisdiction, and whose state of primary licensure is a member of the Physician License | Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, may apply for expedited licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission.  To do so, please complete all steps on the following checklist: Application Checklist: Expedited Physician License through Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLCC)

Mail your completed application, required forms and payment to:

Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301

Forms of Payment Accepted for Paper Applications: Personal Check, Money Order or Cashier's Check  

Renewal of License

Visit: Online Applications for Renewal  

• Important Information for Compact Physician License Renewals
• CE Broker
• About Renewing Your License Online

Physicians - To complete the health professions survey requirement for license renewal, please visit the Health Professions Survey page. Note: Administrative licenses and inactive status licenses are exempt from the survey requirement.

Reinstatement of License

• How to apply for Reinstatement of License

Resident Training

• Resident Training Checklist
• Universal Application for Initial Licensure

Camp License

• Checklist for Camp License Application
• Camp License Application

Locum Tenens License

• Application for Locum Tenens License

Customer Support 

7 Eagle Square, Concord NH 03223
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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