Apply for a License

Apply for a License

Licensing requirements | Recognized exams | Frequently asked questions | Renewals

Applications and Forms

Apply online

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

The following forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.

• Medical Assistant–Certified or Interim Application Packet (PDF)
• Medical Assistant–Hemodialysis Technician Certification Application Packet (PDF)
  • Authorized Representative Attestation (PDF)
  • Hemodialysis Technician National Certification Attestation (PDF)
• Medical Assistant-Certified Portability of Professional Licenses of Members of the Uniformed Services and Their Spouses Application (PDF)
• Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist Certification Application Packet (PDF)
  • Phlebotomist Training Attestation (PDF)
• Medical Assistant–Registered Application Packet (PDF)
• Credential Verification (PDF)
• Medical Assistant–Registered Health Care Practitioner Endorsement (PDF)
• Medical Assistant–Certified Expired Activation Application (PDF)
• Medical Assistant–Hemodialysis Expired Activation Application (PDF)
• Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist Expired Activation Application (PDF)
• Medical Assistant–Registered Expired Activation Application (PDF)

Fee Schedule

Medical assistant-certified, medical assistant-hemodialysis, medical assistant-phlebotomist

WAC 246-827-990 - Fees

• Initial credential (application) - $145
• Renewal - $145
• Late renewal penalty - $75
• Expired credential reissue - $55
• Verification of credential - $25
• Duplicate credential - $10

Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.

Medical assistant-registered

WAC 246-827-990 - Fees

• Initial credential (application) - $115
• Renewal - $110
• Late renewal penalty - $60
• Expired credential reissue - $40
• Verification of credential - $25
• Duplicate credential - $10

Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.