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North Dakota Medical License Renewal, 2026

Biennial (2 years) renewal through the North Dakota Board of Medicine. Licenses expire on your birthday every other year. Verified from the board's own pages, August 2026.

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Quick Facts: North Dakota Medical License Renewal
Medical Board North Dakota Board of Medicine
Renewal Cycle Biennial (2 years)
CME Hours Required 40 hours
Renewal Fee $405.00 online renewal for a two-year license (board renewal page, effective August 1, 2023). Underlying rule sets licensure at $200 per year (N.D. Admin. Code 50-02-07.1-01); the extra $5 appears to be an online processing charge, which the board does not itemize.
Processing Time Not published
Renewal Due Your birthday, every other year
Late fee No separate late penalty within 3 years of expiration; instead, arrearage of $200 per year for each year past the renewal deadline, up to three years

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

When it is due
Licenses expire on the physician's birthday every other year (effective August 1, 2023). A new license first expires the second time the birthday comes around after Board approval. The online renewal window opens 59 days before the expiration date; email reminders go out 59 and 14 days before expiration.
Fee
$405.00 online renewal for a two-year license (board renewal page, effective August 1, 2023). Underlying rule sets licensure at $200 per year (N.D. Admin. Code 50-02-07.1-01); the extra $5 appears to be an online processing charge, which the board does not itemize.
Late fee
No separate late penalty within 3 years of expiration; instead, arrearage of $200 per year for each year past the renewal deadline, up to three years (N.D. Admin. Code 50-02-07.1-02.1). A $500 unlicensed-practice fee applies if the physician practiced in ND after expiration (50-02-07.1-02).
If you miss the deadline
No grace period for practice: the license is expired on the birthday deadline. An expired license can be renewed through the License Dashboard for up to 3 years after expiration by answering whether the physician practiced in-state since lapsing and paying renewal fees in arrearage ($200/year). After 3 years, a complete new application is required, though prior medical school and postgraduate training verifications do not have to be resubmitted. If found to have practiced after expiration, a $500 unlicensed-practice fee is assessed in addition to other penalties.

1 Step-by-Step: Renewing Your North Dakota Medical License

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

  1. Complete your CME for the cycle (40 hours) (see details below)
  2. Log in to the North Dakota Board of Medicine renewal portal
  3. Complete the renewal application and answer the attestation questions
  4. Pay the renewal fee ($405)
  5. Submit and save your confirmation

2 North Dakota CME Requirements

40 hours per 2-year cycle.

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

These are the mistakes North Dakota physicians most commonly make during renewal:

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

When does my North Dakota medical license expire? ▾
On your birthday, every other year (effective August 1, 2023). A newly issued license first expires the second time your birthday comes around after the Board approved it.
When can I renew, and will the board remind me? ▾
The online renewal window opens 59 days before your expiration date; the board emails reminders 59 days and again 14 days before expiration, so keep your email address current in the dashboard.
How much does renewal cost? ▾
$405.00 for online renewal of a two-year license (board renewal instructions, effective August 1, 2023). The underlying fee rule is $200 per year of licensure (N.D. Admin. Code 50-02-07.1-01).
My license just expired. Can I still renew online? ▾
Yes, for up to 3 years after expiration. Log in to your License Dashboard, answer whether you have practiced in North Dakota since the license lapsed, and pay the renewal fees in arrearage ($200 per year past the deadline).
What if my license has been expired 3 years or more? ▾
You must submit a complete new application. Your medical school and postgraduate training verifications from the original file do not need to be resubmitted.
Do I have to prove CME at renewal? ▾
You certify compliance with the 40-hour AMA Category 1 biennial requirement at renewal rather than uploading certificates. The board audits a subset of renewing physicians, who must then submit proof; noncompliance or false certification carries a $500 fee and possible disciplinary action.

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✓ Where this comes from

From the board's own pages, August 2026. These are the primary sources we read:

Boards change fees and rules; always confirm on the board page before you pay. Report anything out of date to [email protected].

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