Look Up US Medical
License Status
Enter a physician's license number and state to instantly check their current medical license status across all 50 states and Washington D.C.
How It Works
Checking a medical license status takes less than 30 seconds.
Enter the License Number
Enter the state-issued medical license number exactly as it appears on the certificate or board records. This is state-specific and issued by the individual state medical board.
Select Your State
Choose the US state where the physician holds their license. Both the license number and state are required — medical licenses are state-specific and not transferable between states.
View License Status
Instantly see the provider's license status — Active, Inactive, Expired, Probation, or other — along with expiration date and a direct link to verify with the official state board.
Important Disclaimer: Medical License Search is an independent aggregator of publicly available data. We are not affiliated with any state medical board or government agency. Data may be outdated. Do not use this site as the sole source for credentialing, employment, or clinical decisions. Always verify directly with the relevant state medical board.
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Find board information and FAQs for each state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a medical license number?
A medical license number is a unique identifier issued by each state medical board to a licensed physician. Unlike a federal NPI number, a license number is state-specific. It can typically be found on the physician's license certificate, displayed in their office, or retrieved from the state board's website.
Where can I find a doctor's medical license number?
License numbers are often printed on the physician's license certificate displayed in their office, available on the state medical board's public website via a name search, or listed in professional directories. Each state board offers a free name-based search on their official site.
What does 'Active' license status mean?
An 'Active' status means the provider's medical license is current and in good standing with the state board. It has not expired, been placed on probation, suspended, or revoked.
How accurate and current is this data?
Data is sourced from publicly available state medical board records and refreshed periodically. There may be a lag between a board action and when it reflects here. Always verify critical information directly with the state medical board.
Can I use this for credentialing or hiring decisions?
No. This site is intended for general informational purposes only. It must not be used as the sole source for any credentialing, employment, or clinical decision. Always verify credentials directly with the relevant state medical board and other primary source verification services.
Is this site affiliated with any government agency or state board?
No. Medical License Search is an independent public data aggregator. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any state medical board, government agency, or healthcare regulatory body.
What Is Medical License Search?
Medical License Search is a free, publicly accessible tool that lets anyone look up the license status of a US physician or healthcare provider using their state-issued medical license number. Our data is aggregated from publicly available state medical board records.
Healthcare consumers, employers, insurers, and colleagues rely on tools like this for quick initial checks. Because data can lag behind official records, we strongly encourage users to confirm all information directly with the relevant state medical board before relying on it for any important decision.
This site is independent, operates on public data, and is not affiliated with any government body, medical association, or healthcare board.