Q: Where do I find the FAQs for prescriber mandatory checking of controlled substances?
A: Click to see PRESCRIBER MANDATORY CHECKING FAQ.
Q: Where do I find the FAQs for Collaborative Practice Agreements?
A: Click to see Collaborative Practice FAQ.
Q: How can I verify when my license has been issued?
A: You will receive a licensure packet in the mail, including your license cards and a decorative wall certificate. Licensure status may also be verified by clicking on the link License and Registration Search.
Q: I have let my license lapse, what must I do to activate that license?
A: A license that has been lapsed less than five years may be reinstated upon submission of a renewal application together with the payment of all back renewal fees, a license re-instatement fee, and proof of completion of continuing education as required in the rules. If a license has been lapsed for more than five years, a new application for licensure is required
Q: How do I request an official verification of my license in Idaho?
A: 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Physicians and physician assistants may obtain primary source license verifications online through VeriDoc.
Q: What are the requirements for continuing education?
A: Requirements for Renewal. Prior to renewal of each license as set forth by the expiration date on the face of the certificate, physician assistants shall attest to maintenance of certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or similar certifying agency approved by the Board, which certification requires a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of continuing medical education over a two-year (2) period.
Q: How do I request license verifications from other state boards?
A: Use VeriDoc to request license verifications from other state boards.
