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Alabama Medical License Renewal, 2026

Annual (1 year) renewal through the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission. Verified from the board's own pages, August 2026.

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All licenses expire December 31 each year, regardless of when they were issued.

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Quick Facts: Alabama Medical License Renewal
Medical Board Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission
Renewal Cycle Annual (1 year)
CME Hours Required 25 hours
Renewal Fee $300 (full MD/DO license, annual renewal). ACSC (Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate) renewal is a separate $150 if held.
Processing Time Not published
Renewal Due December 31, every year
Late fee $100, applied to renewals submitted January 1 through January 31

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i Deadlines, fees, and what happens if you are late

When it is due
Fixed date: all licenses expire annually on December 31, regardless of when issued. Renewal window is October 1 through December 31 via the Licensee Gateway.
Fee
$300 (full MD/DO license, annual renewal). ACSC (Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate) renewal is a separate $150 if held.
Late fee
$100, applied to renewals submitted January 1 through January 31 (Ala. Admin. Code r. 545-X-2-.03; also stated in the Board's Medical Digest, Fall 2020)
If you miss the deadline
Grace period January 1-31 for full MD/DO licenses only, with the $100 late fee; the license remains in Active status (authorized to practice) until midnight January 31. If not renewed within 31 days after due, the license automatically becomes Inactive (r. 545-X-2-.03(6)). Reinstatement requires a paper application to the Medical Licensure Commission with all past-due renewal fees (up to two years) plus $250 (per r. 545-X-2-.03(7); the Board's reinstatement letter states $550 if expired at the most recent Dec. 31, $850 if expired earlier), a $65 criminal background check with two FBI fingerprint cards, 25 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits earned in the previous 12 months, and proof of citizenship/lawful presence. Physicians inactive two or more years must enter a reentry agreement with the Board. Incomplete reinstatement applications expire six months from receipt. The ACSC has NO grace period; it expires December 31 and requires reissue if lapsed.

1 Step-by-Step: Renewing Your Alabama Medical License

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission:

  1. Complete your CME for the cycle (25 hours) (see details below)
  2. Log in to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission renewal portal
  3. Complete the renewal application and answer the attestation questions
  4. Pay the renewal fee ($300)
  5. Submit and save your confirmation

2 Alabama CME Requirements

25 hours per year, including at least 25 Category 1, 2 hours controlled substances, required topics: Ethics.

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

These are the mistakes Alabama physicians most commonly make during renewal:

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

When does my Alabama medical license expire and when can I renew? ▾
Every MD/DO license expires December 31 each year, regardless of issue date. The renewal window opens October 1 in the Licensee Gateway (dashboard.albme.gov) and runs through December 31. Reminder emails go to your address of record starting in October.
What does renewal cost? ▾
$300 for the full license. If you hold an Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate, its renewal is a separate $150. Pain management registration, if held, is another $100.
What happens if I miss December 31? ▾
Full MD/DO licenses get a grace period from January 1 to January 31 with a $100 late fee, and the license stays in Active status until midnight January 31. The ACSC gets no grace period: you cannot write controlled substances after December 31 until it is reissued.
What if I miss the January 31 grace deadline? ▾
The license automatically becomes Inactive under Ala. Admin. Code r. 545-X-2-.03(6). Reinstatement requires a written application with past-due renewal fees (up to two years) plus $250, per the rule; the board's reinstatement letter quotes $550 if the license expired at the most recent December 31 and $850 if earlier, plus a $65 criminal background check with two FBI fingerprint cards, 25 Category 1 CME credits from the previous 12 months, and proof of citizenship. Inactive two or more years also requires a reentry agreement with the Board.
How much CME do I need to renew? ▾
25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits or equivalent earned during the calendar year. ACSC holders also attest to the biennial 2-hour controlled substance prescribing CME. A one-time board-designated professional boundaries course is required (existing licensees by 12/31/2025; new licensees within 12 months of licensure).
I got my Alabama license through the IMLC. Do I renew it the same way? ▾
No. Licenses obtained via the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact must be renewed through the IMLC renewal website, not the Alabama Licensee Gateway. If you also hold an ACSC, renew the license via IMLC first, then the ACSC with the Alabama board.

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