Fully licensed genetic counselors can renew their licenses here. Online renewal is fast, easy, and secure, and your license is renewed in real time. You may also request to renew by mail.
- This page, Renew your genetic counselor license, is offered by
- Board of Registration of Genetic Counselors
- Bureau of Health Professions Licensure
- Department of Public Health
Renew your genetic counselor license
Contacts
Board of Registration of Genetic Counselors
Phone
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
The Details
What you need
When to need to renew
- Every odd year, by Jan 31st
- If your renewal is received beyond the license expiration date, you will have to pay an additional fee, listed below.
What you need
When renewing online, you will be asked to create an account by providing your social security number and date of birth. This information must match what is in your license record.
Fees
- All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Please don't send cash
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal for Fully Licensed Genetic Counselors | $300 | each |
| Late renewal fee | $57 | per late license renewal (in addition to renewal fee) |
How to renew
Go to the Health Professions Licensing Portal and create an account, or log into your existing account. If this is your first time using this new portal, please visit Health Professions Licensing System User Guide.
Contact
Address
250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
Phone
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Fax
(617) 973-0980