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, and submitted your application, you will receive an email with your pending credential number, or you may look on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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The following forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.
- License Application Packet (PDF)
- Inactive Credential Activation Application (PDF)
- Expired Credential Activation Packet (expired one to three years) (PDF)
- Expired Credential Activation Packet (expired over three years) (PDF)
- Postgraduate Training Investigative Letter (PDF)
- Hospital Investigative Letter (PDF)
- Credential Verification (PDF)
- Training Verification Form (PDF)
- Request for Disciplinary Profile/PMLexis Score Report (PDF)
Fee Schedule
- See fee information below
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Podiatric Physician and Surgeon
Non-Refundable Fee Type Fee Amount License application (examination and re-examination – includes $50 substance abuse monitoring program surcharge and $16 UW online access fee) $736 Active license renewal (includes $50 substance abuse monitoring surcharge and $16 UW online access fee) $736 Active late renewal penalty $300 Active expired license reissuance $300 Inactive license renewal (examination and re-examination – includes $50 substance abuse monitoring program surcharge and $16 UW online access fee) $261 Inactive late renewal penalty $90 Inactive expired license reissuance $70 Retired active status renewal (includes $50 substance abuse monitoring program surcharge and $16 UW online access fee) $361 Retired active late renewal penalty $140 Temporary practice permit $50 Duplicate license $10 Verification of license $25 Podiatric Physician and Surgeon Postgraduate Training Limited License
Non-Refundable Fee Type Fee Amount Postgraduate training license application (includes $16 UW online access fee) $416* Postgraduate training license renewal (includes $50 substance abuse monitoring program surcharge and $16 UW online access fee) $561* Duplicate license $10 Verification of license $25 *Includes the $16.00 fee to access the University of Washington (UW) HEAL-WA website. Renewal fee includes the UW fee and the $70 Washington Physician Health Program.
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 per WAC 246-12-340 – Refund of fees
Making payments
- Make checks or money orders payable to the Department of Health.
- Practitioners should include their credential number on the check, draft or money order.
- Applicants should include profession for which they are applying on the check, draft or money order.
- Send check, draft or money order to:
Department of Health
Podiatric Medical Board
P.O. Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099
Licensing Requirements
- See licensing requirements below
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State license verification
Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form (PDF). 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 pending, applicant must indicate status.
Additional information/documents required
- Applicants must have completed at least one year of postgraduate podiatric medical training in a program approved by the Podiatric Medical Board (board).
- Applicants must list all hospital privileges that have been granted within the past five years of the date of application. A verification form must be completed and submitted by each facility listed.
- Applicants must have successfully passed all parts of the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (PMLexis) administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME)
- Applicants must have the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards submit the results of a search of their national database for disciplinary actions.
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 18.22 RCW and chapter 246-922 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
Podiatric physicians must renew their license every year. Credentials expire on the licensee's birthday and may be renewed within the 90 days before the expiration date.
Continuing education requirements
Until October 1, 2017, podiatric physicians are required to complete 50 hours every two years, due at the time of license renewal. On or after October 1, 2017, podiatric physicians must complete 100 hours every two years.