Check a health profession license

You can check the status of a health profession license, permit, certification, or Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) online.

You can check the status of a health profession license, permit, certification, or Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) using our online verification platforms.  

Please be aware that the Bureau of Health Professions Licensure has multiple verification platforms. If you are not sure which platform you should use, please look it up using our searchable table. 

How to check

You can search by license type or licensing board in the search bar below.  Once you’ve found the license you need to verify, click the link listed in the “Verification platforms” column to take you to the correct online verification platform.  

You will need the health professional's license number and/or last name. 

Check a License Table 3-12-24.csv

If you have any difficulty navigating the search pages, call the Health Professions License Verification Help Desk at [phone]. If you get a recorded message, please leave a detailed message. 

Certified Statements

Request a certified statement of licensure from a health profession Board of Registration