Applications for Physician

This resource page provides information about requirements for licensure, as well as applications and supporting forms required to obtain a license.

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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.    Submission of State Addendum: State Addendum 
4.    Submission of Supporting Documents:
             a.    Affidavit and Authorization for Release of Information 
             b.    Fee of $328 (Check may be made payable to “Treasurer, State of New Hampshire”)
             c.    FBI Criminal History Check: How to Obtain a Criminal Background Check
             d.    Letter(s) of Reference
             e.    Recent 2x3 Photograph (may be submitted with Affidavit)

To expedite processing, please submit the State Addendum, all supporting documentation, and payment for processing fees in the same submission, along with the following checklist, directly to OPLC: Application Checklist: Physician License.  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  (You can also use this link to check the status of your Application)

If you are unsure of any required credits for renewal, please contact OPLC Customer Support at CustomerSupport@oplc.nh.gov.

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.

Please Note: Paper applications are no longer accepted for renewals.

If you currently have a NH license, you will receive a renewal notification at 60 days and within 15 days prior to the expiration of your license. 

  • First time renewing your license online?  Use the registration code from your renewal notification to create your online account.
  • Already have an account?  Use your username and password to access your online application.
  • Forgot your username?  Use your registration code to access your license online for renewal. 
  • Need a registration code?  Your registration code is included on your renewal notification. If you need a registration code, please contact CustomerSupport@oplc.nh.gov.  Include your name, telephone number, License number and request for a registration code.

Forms of Payment Accepted for Online Applications: Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express

What can I do online?

  • Renew Online
  • Update Personal Information 
  • Upload Required Documents 

Reinstatement of License

Other Requirements for Licensure

Education and Certifications

Locum Tenens License

Request a Wall Certificate

For other additional documents and forms

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