Frequently Asked Questions - License Verification
Formerly Known as Letters of Good Standing
What is a license verification?
A license verification is a written verification of a license that is used to supply
other country and/or state boards with current information regarding the status
of a license.
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How do I apply for a license verification?
- Contact VeriDoc and follow the online procedures
to request that a license verification be emailed to the other medical board. The
letter will be emailed immediately to the other board after the online transaction
is completed.
- Submit a written request to the board with a $10 fee enclosed. It must include the
doctor's name and license number, as well as the name and address of the requesting
medical board. This process takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks from the receipt of
the required information and fee.
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How much is the fee?
The fee is $27 per request if you use VeriDoc
online, or $10 per request if you submit the request to the board via mail. If mailing
your request to the board, you may submit a check or money order made payable to
the Medical Board of California.
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Can the license verification be sent back to me?
No. The letters only will be mailed or emailed directly to the requesting board
in another state and/or country.
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How long will my request take to process?
If you are using VeriDoc, your License Verification will be
emailed immediately to the other board after the online transaction is completed.
If mailing your request to the board, please allow approximately 4 to 6 weeks from
the receipt of the required information and fee.
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Where do I send my request?
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By Mail:
Medical Board of California
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95815
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Is there any way to expedite my request?
The fastest way to process a request is to use VeriDoc.
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In addition, the board is requesting my examination scores. Can
I get my scores from your office?
If the California State Exam was taken prior to 1969, scores can be provided from
this office for a fee of $10. If the FLEX, National Board or USMLE examination scores
are needed, please contact the appropriate agency.
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Technical Support/Questions
If you are using VeriDoc and cannot locate your name on the VeriDoc site, or the
recipient state licensure board hasn't received the license verification from VeriDoc,
contact JoDee Wiedmeier, Operations Manager, VeriDoc Support at (701) 319-6500 or
at support @veridoc.org, for assistance.
If you are using the Medical Board of California to complete your license verification
and have questions, contact the Consumer Information Unit, Medical Board of California,
(916) 263-2382 or Webmaster@mbc.ca.gov,
for assistance.
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