Medical License Renewal in Florida — 2026 Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about renewing your Florida medical license through the Florida Board of Medicine. Updated for 2026.

Quick Facts: Florida Medical License Renewal

Medical Board Florida Board of Medicine

Renewal Cycle Biennial

CME Hours Required 40 hours

Renewal Fee $379

Processing Time 2-4 weeks

Renewal Due January 31 (odd or even years by group)

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

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the Florida Board of Medicine:

Complete 40 hours of approved CME including all mandatory topic courses
Ensure mandatory courses are reported in CE Broker before applying
Log into the Florida Department of Health online portal
Complete the renewal application and answer professional conduct questions
Pay the $379 active renewal fee and submit

2 Florida CME Requirements

40 hours of CME per biennial cycle. Must include 2 hours Prevention of Medical Errors (every cycle), 2 hours Prescribing Controlled Substances (if DEA-registered), and 2 hours Domestic Violence (every third renewal). First-time renewers only need specific mandatory courses.

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

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

All CME must be tracked and reported through CE Broker before you can submit your renewal
The 2-hour Prevention of Medical Errors course is required every single renewal cycle
Domestic Violence training is required every third renewal -- easy to lose track of the schedule
Group 1 and Group 2 licenses expire on different dates, so confirm your group assignment

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to renew my Florida medical license? ▾

The active license renewal fee is $379. Inactive status renewal is $149.

How many CME hours do I need for Florida license renewal? ▾

You need 40 hours of CME per biennial cycle. This must include 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors and 2 hours of Prescribing Controlled Substances (if DEA-registered). Domestic Violence training (2 hours) is required every third renewal cycle.

What is CE Broker and do I need it? ▾

CE Broker is Florida's electronic CME tracking system. All your continuing education must be documented in CE Broker before you can submit your renewal application. Many approved providers report directly, but you should verify your credits appear in the system.

When does my Florida medical license expire? ▾

Florida uses a biennial cycle. Group 1 licenses expire January 31 of even years, and Group 2 licenses expire January 31 of odd years. Check your license for your group assignment.