Medical License Renewal in Kentucky — 2026 Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about renewing your Kentucky medical license through the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. Updated for 2026.

Quick Facts: Kentucky Medical License Renewal

Medical Board Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Renewal Cycle Annual

CME Hours Required 60 hours

Renewal Fee [RESEARCH NEEDED]

Processing Time 2-4 weeks

Renewal Due [RESEARCH NEEDED]

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

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure:

Complete required CME hours
Access the KBML online portal
Complete the renewal application
Pay the renewal fee
Receive your renewed license

2 Kentucky CME Requirements

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Approximately 60 CME hours per triennial cycle (reported at renewal).

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

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

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Specific pitfalls for Kentucky license renewal

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I renew my Kentucky medical license? ▾

Kentucky requires annual license renewal.

How many CME hours does Kentucky require? ▾

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Specific CME requirements to be confirmed.

Can I renew online in Kentucky? ▾

Yes, Kentucky offers online renewal through the KBML portal.