Board of Medical Examiners


Licensee / Applicant Services

Physicians

Laws, Rules, Policies
Licensing Information
 
Other Services

Medical Practice Act
(CRS 12-36-101)

 

Licensing Requirements  

Automated License Verification

Board Rules and Regulations

 

Application for Original License  

Change Your Address

Board Policies

 

Helpful Hints Regarding the Licensing Process  

Change Your Name

 

 

Reinstatement Requirements

  Request a Duplicate License
Other Resources

 

Application to Reinstate a Lapsed License   Request a Verification of your Colorado License
Malpractice Insurance Requirements   Application to Change Status from Active to Inactive   Download a List of Licensed Professionals
Primary Source Verification  

Reactivation Requirements

  Application Deadline Dates
Primary Supervising Physicians   Application to Reactivate an Inactive License   Wall Certificates
Supervision of Non-Physician Health Care Providers   Physician Training Licensure    
Requesting a Transcript from FSMB or NBME   Distinguished Foreign Teaching Physicians    
Frequently Asked Questions   Affidavit of Eligibility
(must be completed by all applicants)
   
  SSN Affidavit
(foreign applicants not physically present in the U.S.)
   

License Renewal Information. All physician licenses expire on May 31 of odd-numbered years. Physician training licenses are issued for a three-year period expiring on August 31. Renewal forms are mailed to the last known address on file approximately six (6) weeks prior to the expiration date.


Definitions:
  • Original License. You are applying for an original Colorado license.
  • Renew. You currently hold a Colorado license and are in a renewal period.
  • Reinstate. Your Colorado license has lapsed or expired and you wish to reinstate the license.
    (For purposes of licensure status, the terms "lapsed" and "expired" have the same meaning.)
  • Change Status. You hold an active Colorado license and wish to change the status to inactive.
  • Reactivate. You hold an inactive Colorado license and wish to have it returned to active status.

If you did not find the information you need, send an e-mail to the Division of Registrations.


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