The Details
What you need
The reinstatement application should ONLY be used by former licensees seeking to reinstate a license which has been expired for MORE than one (1) license cycle. A licensee whose license has been expired for less than one (1) license cycle is still eligible for renewal. Please fill out the application and upload supporting documentation in the eLIPSE platform.
Following a review of your materials, the Board will notify you if your request has been approved or if you must take additional steps. Please be advised that pursuant to 256 Code of Mass. Regs. § 3.05, the Board may request that the former licensee appear before the Board for a formal interview and may also request that the former licensee obtain a passing grade in a clinical competency examination, prior to approving the reinstatement of a license.
Licenses Expired LESS Than Three (3) License Cycles
Please submit the following documents to the Board:
- A cover letter requesting reinstatement of your expired license. The letter must be signed and contain your:
- Full name
- License number
- Current mailing address; and
- list of all jurisdictions (e.g., states or countries) where you are or have been licensed in a professional capacity and the capacity in which you are or were licensed (e.g., veterinarian, real estate agent).
- Proof of completion of either 15 continuing education credits if your license has been expired for less than two years, or 30 continuing education credits if your license has been expired for more than two years (but less than three years);
- A completed, signed, and notarized Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Acknowledgment Form; and
- An official license verification or certification sent from each licensing jurisdiction where you are or have been licensed in a professional capacity to the Board either through eLIPSE, the mail, or email.
Licenses Expired MORE Than Three (3) License Cycles
Please submit the following documents to the Board:
- A cover letter requesting reinstatement of your expired license. The letter must be signed and contain your:
- Full name
- License number
- Current mailing address;
- explanation of your activities during the time period your license was expired;
- reasons for requesting reinstatement; and
- list of all jurisdictions (e.g., states or countries) where you are or have been licensed in a professional capacity and the capacity in which you are or were licensed (e.g., veterinarian, real estate agent).
- Proof of completion of 45 continuing education credits;
- A completed, signed, and notarized Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Acknowledgment Form;
- A completed Jurisprudence Examination (available in the eLIPSE platform);
- An official license verification or certification sent from each licensing jurisdiction where you are or have been licensed in a professional capacity to the Board either through eLIPSE, the mail, or email.
How to request
- When you create your MyMassGov account to access eLIPSE the first time, eLIPSE will ask you to enter information to help it locate your license and link it to your MyMassGov account.
- Please read the Linking Your License guide before creating your account to ensure it is linked correctly.
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform, including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For general instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.
- Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt in order to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days have elapsed, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below.