FAQs

Names on License: A licensee must practice under the name on their license. A licensee must practice under the legal name, unless otherwise authorized by the Board. A licensee may practice under their maiden name or other court appointed name if the licensee provides verification of the practitioner’s legal name and maiden/court appointed name, along with a statement as to why they wish to practice under a different name other than their legal name, any past and future intended use of the name, and verification of names (marriage certificate, marriage dissolution documents, driver’s license, court records, etc. that would establish the name change). This will be documented in the practitioner’s resources in the database in order to verify any names or aliases for licensure verification and discipline. The use of a name other than the practitioner’s legal name with the above information will be reviewed and approved by the Board Chair and Executive Director – unless in their discretion, it should require full Board approval.
How can I track my application status?: Login to the Licensee Dashboard to click on Applicaiton Status.
Where can I get fingerprint cards? Where do I get fingerprinted? Is there a fee?: Fingerprint cards can normally be obtained from a local law enforcement agency or embassy; however, it is best to first make contact to find out if this is the case and if the fingerprinting service is available. There are also private companies who offer fingerprinting services. The background check fee is $40.00 payable via check or money order to the Office of the Attorney General and should be mailed to the Board office with your TWO required fingerprint cards and the completed criminal record authorization form and the fingerprint verification form.
Can I moonlight as a resident?: No, you cannot moonlight with a postgraduate training license. A postgraduate training license only authorizes the person receiving that license to practice within the context of an approved postgraduate training program and does not authorize that person to engage in the private practice of medicine or otherwise practice medicine outside the scope of the postgraduate training program.
Do I need to renew my North Dakota resident license?: You will only be required to complete an annual certification during each year of your residency. There is no fee for this annual certification.