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Mississippi Medical License Renewal, 2026

Annual (1 year); CME compliance is certified at renewal only in even-numbered years renewal through the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML). Verified from the board's own pages, August 2026.

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The statewide renewal window opens May 1 and the deadline is June 30 each year.

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Quick Facts: Mississippi Medical License Renewal

Medical Board Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML)

Renewal Cycle Annual (1 year); CME compliance is certified at renewal only in even-numbered years

CME Hours Required 40 hours

Renewal Fee $300.00 (MD/DO permanent license, 1-year renewal) plus a convenience fee charged through MELS

Processing Time Not published

Renewal Due June 30, every year

Late fee $25.00 base fine plus $5.00 for each month the license remains delinquent

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

When it is due

Fixed statewide window: renewal opens May 1 and the deadline is June 30 each year, for every permanent MD/DO license. The renewal year runs July 1 to June 30. Late renewal begins August 1.

Fee

$300.00 (MD/DO permanent license, 1-year renewal) plus a convenience fee charged through MELS

Late fee

$25.00 base fine plus $5.00 for each month the license remains delinquent

If you miss the deadline

The board does not describe July 1 to 31 as a grace period; the deadline is June 30 and the late renewal process opens August 1. After August 1 the licensee must submit a late renewal request through MELS with an explanation, and the Board must approve it before the license is renewed (licensee notified by email). Late fines are $25.00 plus $5.00 per delinquent month. If the license has been expired for more than one year, renewal is no longer possible: the physician must apply for reinstatement. The reinstatement application fee is $250.00 non-refundable (credited toward the total due on approval), and under Miss. Code section 73-25-14 the applicant must pay back fees for up to the five prior renewal years plus the current year: $300 renewal + $25 late penalty + $5 per delinquent month for each lapsed year, so a full unrenewed year totals $385.00.

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

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML):

Complete your CME for the cycle (40 hours) (see details below)
Log in to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML) renewal portal
Complete the renewal application and answer the attestation questions
Pay the renewal fee ($300)
Submit and save your confirmation

2 Mississippi CME Requirements

40 hours per 2-year cycle, including at least 40 Category 1, 8 hours controlled substances.

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

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

If you file a late renewal request while the next active renewal window (May 1 to June 30) is already open, the board requires you to renew and pay for BOTH the late period and the current renewal period.
Monthly $5.00 delinquency fees start accruing from July 1 of the missed renewal year, and at reinstatement the board collects arrearages for up to five prior renewal years at $385 per full lapsed year, so a multi-year lapse can exceed $1,600 even after the $250 application-fee credit.
CME is certified only in even-numbered renewal years, and the 2-year CME cycle ends June 30 of even years, the same day as the renewal deadline; a CME waiver must be requested before April 1 of the final year of the cycle, well before renewal closes.
Beginning February 27, 2026 the Board no longer accepts CME documentation directly: you must either maintain an account with a Board-approved tracker (CE Broker, ACCME, ABMS, AOA) with your Mississippi license identified in it, or hold active ABMS/AOA certification. Lifetime board certification without ongoing MOC does NOT satisfy the requirement, and you must still keep records for audit.
All fees are non-refundable under any circumstances, and a one-time $50.00 incomplete application fee is assessed if staff finds anything undisclosed (prior arrests, name changes, unreported training segments).
Licenses obtained through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact renew via IMLC, not through MELS or the $300 MSBML renewal.

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

When do I renew my Mississippi medical license? ▾

Every year. The renewal window opens May 1 and closes June 30, and every permanent MD/DO license follows the same July 1 to June 30 renewal year. There is no birth-month or anniversary staggering.

Where do I renew? ▾

Online through MELS (Medical Enforcement and Licensure System) at https://gateway.msbml.ms.gov/, using your existing username and password. The $300 fee plus a convenience fee is paid inside MELS.

What happens if I miss the June 30 deadline? ▾

Late renewal begins August 1. You must submit a late renewal request through MELS with an explanation, and the Board must approve it; you are notified by email once approved. Fines are a $25 base fine plus $5 for each month the license remains delinquent.

My license has been expired for more than a year. Can I still renew? ▾

No. A license expired more than one year requires an application for reinstatement, not a renewal. The application fee is $250 (non-refundable, credited toward your balance on approval), and under Miss. Code section 73-25-14 you must pay back fees for up to the five prior renewal years plus the current year, calculated as $300 + $25 + $5 per delinquent month for each lapsed year.

Do I have to submit CME certificates when I renew? ▾

No. You certify compliance with the 40-hour Category 1 requirement at renewal in even-numbered years only. Since February 27, 2026, documentation is not submitted to the Board; instead you maintain a Board-approved tracking account (CE Broker, ACCME, ABMS, AOA) or active ABMS/AOA board certification, and keep your own records in case of audit.

Does the 8-hour DEA opioid training count toward Mississippi requirements? ▾

Yes. The one-time DEA-required 8-hour opioid/substance use disorder training satisfies the Board's controlled substance training requirement for DEA-registered practitioners.

✓ Where this comes from

Double-checked against a second official source, August 2026. These are the primary sources we read:

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