Montana Physician Licensing Process (MD/DO)

Physician License Application

Initial Fees:

• $375 Nonrefundable Application Fee
• Total Due: $375 for a two-year license

Timeline

• A routine (clear) application typically takes 30 days once the application file is complete.
• A non-routine application will delay the license while more information is gathered.
• Physicians will be notified of any deficiencies.
• The board meets six times per year.

Application

• Helpful Resources: Starting here may answer a lot of questions before you get started on the license application.
  • FAQ – Scroll down on the webpage to find the Q&A for Physicians.
  • Contact customer service support for additional questions (email and phone listed above).
• Federation of State Medical Boards Uniform Application:
  • Montana will accept the FSMB’s Uniform Application if you wish to apply through this route or already have an existing UA.
  • http://www.fsmb.org/uniform-application/
• Online Application:
  • Start by creating an account. Once set up, you can proceed directly into the online application.
• Paper Application: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/med/renewal/phy-app.pdf