Reinstate your expired EMT certification

The following information explains the processes for EMT and Paramedic certification reinstatement. Reinstatement is the procedure that must be followed to regain EMT certification when an EMT is no longer eligible for recertification because education, application or submission requirements were not met within the required deadlines. In order to reinstate, you will need to gain National Registry which may include completing educational courses as well as a cognitive and psychomotor exam.

Reinstatement is the procedure that must be followed to regain EMT certification when an EMT is no longer eligible for recertification because education, application or submission requirements were not met within the required deadlines.

In order to reinstate, you will need to gain National Registry which may include completing an educational course as well as a cognitive and psychomotor exam.

Previously Held MA EMT-Basic Certification

 If you have previously held MA EMT Basic certification and wish to reinstate, you must:

• If you already hold current National Registry and your MA certification is over 2 years expired, submit an initial application.
• If you already hold current National Registry and your MA certification is under 2 years expired, submit a Late Recertification Application.
• If your National Registry and MA certification are both expired, follow the Reinstatement steps below:

Apply for National Registry certification (re-entry) and complete all education and cognitive exam requirements. Once you have completed your education and cognitive exam requirements for the National Registry:

• Complete and submit the EMT-Basic Reinstatement Application with the $150 non-refundable fee made out on the eLicensing website.
  • EMT-Basic Reinstatement Application  l (DOCX)
• Submit a copy of both sides of your current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) course or equivalent. 
• Submit a notarized CORI form l (DOCX)

The reinstatement process will result in National Registry certification and your MA EMT-Basic certification will follow shortly after. Once issued, your EMT Basic certification will be emailed directly to you. MA OEMS no longer prints and mails certification cards.

Previously Held Advanced EMT or EMT Paramedic Certification

If you have previously held MA Advanced EMT or EMT Paramedic certification and your National Registry is current, submit an initial application.

If you have previously held MA Advanced EMT or EMT Paramedic certification and your National Registry is expired, you must apply for NREMT certification and complete their reentry process. You can contact the national registry at: 614-888-4484 or [e-mail]. You can visit their website at www.nremt.org for additional information on the ALS reentry process.

Once you receive NREMT certification, submit an initial application.

Please note: The Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) no longer issues paper certifications or paper certification renewal reminders.  OEMS will use email to communicate renewal reminders and important changes in statute, regulations and policies. Failure to provide and update a working email address will prevent you from receiving these important updates. 

Please visit the OEMS eLicensing FAQs webpage for additional information.