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Apply to be a registered consultant to perform duties involving radiation or radioactive materials

You must register with the Division of Radiation Control (DRC) to provide health physics or radiation protection services in Massachusetts.
As of September 9, 2025, all Registration of Services applications and renewals must be submitted through the Environmental Health eLicensing Portal. Paper applications and mailed payments will no longer be accepted.
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Contacts

Division of Radiation Control

Phone

BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk Call Division of Radiation Control, BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk at (833) 281-6111
DRC emergency number Call Division of Radiation Control, DRC emergency number at (508) 820-2121

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Online

eLicensing Support Request Form 

The Details

What you need

To apply, you will need:

  • An individual eLicensing account (registrations are now per individual, not by facility)
  • A completed online application in the eLicensing system
  • Information on your employer (added to your eLicensing profile)
  • Electronic payment of the registration fee

Fees

$150 per registration (initial and annual/per individual)

How to apply

Go to the Environmental Health eLicensing Portal and create an account, or log into your existing account. If this is your first time using the portal, review the BCEH eLicensing System User Guide.

More info

For questions related to license status, how to use the eLicensing system, or any other licensing questions, please contact the Division of Radiation Control using the eLicensing Support Request Form or call the BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk at (833) 281-6111.

  • Existing registrants for calendar year 2025 do not need to take any action until renewal.
  • Starting with calendar year 2026, all new and renewal applications must be completed online through eLicensing.
  • Consulting services exempt from the registration fee :
    • Only non-ionizing (i.e., EMF, RF, MW etc.) consultation
    • Only Dump Transfer Station response
    • Only Teletherapy / HDR physics consultation
    • Only NIAT response (non-dump calls)
    • Any multiple of the above, only

Contact

Phone
BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk Call Division of Radiation Control, BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk at (833) 281-6111
DRC emergency number Call Division of Radiation Control, DRC emergency number at (508) 820-2121

Rings to Massachusetts State Police

Online
eLicensing Support Request Form 

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