Apply for a License
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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The following PDF forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.
X-Ray technician – limited scope
Please note: If you're a diagnostic (radiographer) radiologic technologist, therapeutic radiologic technologist or nuclear medicine technologist, you may apply for radiologic technologist certification. You cannot perform any of these specialties as an X-ray technician registered in Washington State.
Fee Schedule
- See fee information below
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Non-Refundable Fee Type Fee Amount Application registration $105.00 Registration renewal $103.00 Late renewal penalty $50.00 Expired certification reissuance $50.00 Certification of registration or certificate $15.00 Duplicate registration or certificate $15.00 WAC 246-12-340 - Refund of fees.
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable.
Registration Requirements
- See requirements below
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State license verification
Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials, including where the applicant applied but didn't receive a credential. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit a verification form. The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.
Personal data questions
Each applicant must answer all personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to any of the questions, the applicant must send an explanation and official documentation (if applicable). With regard to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If a case is pending, applicant must indicate status.
Process for approving/denying applications
We finish final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete, and complies with requirements in chapter 18.84 RCW and chapter 246-926 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.
Renewal requirements
X-ray technicians must renew their license every two years. Credentials expire on the credential holder's birthday and may be renewed within the 90 days before the expiration date.
Continuing education requirements
There are no continuing education requirements.