Here are the requirements and next steps to reinstate a lapsed Physician License.
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A Full medical license allows a physician to practice medicine independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and must be renewed every two years. A licensee who has ever held a full license in Massachusetts that was not renewed before the renewal deadline must complete a lapsed license renewal to revive their license.
Remember: If your license lapses, YOU MAY NOT PRACTICE MEDICINE IN MASSACHUSETTS IN ANY FASHION OR CAPACITY UNTIL YOUR LICENSE IS REVIVED BY THE BOARD.
For a description of the license requirements and fees, see Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements.
Fees for Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |
How to renew Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License
You may renew a lapsed licenses online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your license record.
Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Lapsed Renewal Application" link. Click on "Start Application" to begin the process.
You will find detailed instructions to guide you through the lapsed renewal process. You will be able to review your physician profile, upload any required documents, and pay the renewal fee via Credit Card or ACH transfer.
Please note that the lapsed renewal is comparable to applying for and receiving an initial license
Please see the Tutorial Videos below to assist you in linking your account to your license and submitting your lapsed renewal.
Although we encourage all applicants to renew online, you may request a paper application by calling the Board at 781-876-8230.
Please note that submitting a paper application may lead to SIGNIFICANT additional processing times for the review and approval of your renewal.
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You can check your application status, receive notifications, and update your contact information with your License Management System account.
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