Licensing Boards

Walk-in Services

Processing Center Hours:
The License Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).

Office Hours:
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).

Phone:
1 (877) 672-2174

Alerts

Change to the Term of License, Certificate and Registration
Effective Date June 16, 2024
DC Health has always operated with fixed renewal windows for each profession. In response to feedback from the health professional community, the Director has moved to change the renewal system to align with each licensee’s month of birth. As such, all applicable licenses, certificates, or registrations issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder. This will apply to all new applicants and will become applicable to licensees renewing later this year. For those renewing, this will not take effect until September 2024. For all current holders of a license, certificate, or registration additional information will be provided at a later date. This authority is pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 4006.3 DCMR Chapter 40 General Rules

Phone Scam
DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM in which individuals pose as DC Health representatives to request money. Please be advised that DC Health representatives will never contact you with a request for money.
FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care Industry of the Ongoing Scam Involving the Impersonation of Law Enforcement and Government Officials - FBI fbi.gov

Fast-Track CNA Certification Now Available for MD & VA CNAs
The District’s Board of Nursing now offers a temporary 90-day certification for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) who are already in good standing from Maryland or Virginia. To apply, submit proof of certification, pay the $50 fee, and pass a background check. Complete applications are reviewed within 5 business days. As credentials are being verified, CNAs can work under the temporary certification. Once approved, CNAs will receive full District certification by endorsement. Questions? Contact [email protected] or (202) 724-8800

Licensure Waiver Period Has Ended
Please review Important Notices regarding Temporary Licensure Requirements.

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Requirements
As part of the renewal process, regulations have been implemented for all professions under the Board of Medicine which will require licensees to complete at least 10% of their required total continuing education hours in topics identified by the Director of the Department of Health as public health priorities. For example, physicians have a fifty (50) hour requirement so at least five (5) hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority. The Director of the Department of Health has now issued a notice identifying acceptable public health priorities, a copy of which can be found online: 2025 Public Health Priorities Effective October 1, 2025

Professional Board meetings are currently held virtually. Please check each Board's webpage below for information on when the next meeting will take place.

Health Systems and Preparedness Administration Mailing Addresses
Individuals may also call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications.

BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTOR AND NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS

BOARD OF DENTISTRY

BOARD OF DIETETICS AND NUTRITION

BOARD OF LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION (formerly the BOARD OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATION)