Welcome to the State Board of Midwifery
Phase 1 of DOPL’s New Licensing system is now online. See details here.
Please contact us with any questions via email mid@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.
Effective July 1, 2024, the Board of Midwifery will be consolidated with the Board of Nursing. As a result of this consolidation, two licensed midwives will be appointed by the Governor to the Board of Nursing. If you are interested in a board position, please click on the Board Member tab below and use the “How to Become a Board Member” link to locate the Application for Appointment form. Once you have completed the application, please email it to Tamera.Felter@gov.idaho.gov and Nicki.Chopski@dopl.idaho.gov. The application can also be found here: Application for Appointment
Additionally, a Midwifery Advisory Committee will be created. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the Midwifery Advisory Committee, please submit a letter of interest and CV to Nicki.Chopski@dopl.idaho.gov.
Additional Board Information
| Name | Position | Expiration | Original Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Jean Hall | Midwife | July 1, 2028 | February 27, 2015 |
| Amy Brianne Redman | Public Member | July 1, 2025 | August 14, 2015 |
| Elizabeth Hartman | Midwife | July 1, 2024 | September 9, 2019 |
| Megan Kasper | Physician | July 1, 2026 | February 27, 2020 |
| Charity R Catlin | Midwife | July 1, 2027 | July 1, 2022 |
Related Links:
2024:
- 2024-04-19 MID
- 2024-01-12 MID
2023:
- 2023-10-06 MID
- 2023-07-21 MID
- 2023-01-13 MID
2022:
- 2022-10-28 MID
- 2022-07-29 MID
- 2022-04-01 MID
- 2022-03-07 MID
- 2022-01-14 MID
To make an online disciplinary actions payment, please click here.
REQUEST
FOR OFFICIAL LICENSE/REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
Each
state requires different forms of certification of licensure. Please check with
the state where you are applying to see what is required before requesting
certification from Idaho. Certifications can be obtained two ways from Idaho, both through your Online Services account, they can be found under the
“Menu” option once logged into your account:
- A free Letter of Good Standing may be obtained through your Online Services Account. This letter contains
all public information (not exam scores).
- From your online
profile select the “Menu” link in the tile of the license you want a
letter for.
- Select “Request a
Good Standing Letter”.
- If the receiving state doesn’t accept web-based certifications or
requires information exempt from third-party disclosure (example: exam
scores) to be included in the certification, you will need to request a
Certified Licensure History Letter through your Online Services account.
There is a $10.00 fee for this service and you will be able to pay through
your online account.
- From your online profile select the “Menu” link in the tile of the
license you want a letter for.
- Select “Request a Certified Licensure History Letter”.
- You will be prompted to answer a question and proceed through a
payment process.
For additional information on Naloxone for Midwives, please click HERE.
National Association Certified Professional Midwives
The license/registration issued to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain activities regulated by Idaho Law. If your license/registration becomes lost or destroyed, you may obtain a replacement from the Division. A replacement may also be requested if you have changed your name or address and wish to receive a license/registration bearing the updated information.
You may complete the Application for Duplicate License form online, print it out and sign it, and send it with the fee required by Idaho law to the Division. Your application will not be processed unless the fee is received with the application. A replacement card will be sent to the mailing address.
Board News
- 6/28/2024 - Request for Letters of Interest to serve on the Maternal Mortality Review Committee
- 6/27/2024 - Notice regarding Licensed Midwifery
- 6/24/2024 - Scam Alert
- 5/25/2023 - Additional information on Naloxone for Midwives