Apply for a License as a Medical Assistant

Apply for a License

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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.

Fee Schedule

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

WAC 246-827-990 - Fees

Non-Refundable Fee Type Fee Amount
Initial credential (application) $145
Renewal $145
Late renewal penalty $75
Expired credential reissue $55
Verification of credential $25
Duplicate credential $10

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 non-refundable.

Medical assistant-registered

WAC 246-827-990 - Fees

Non-refundable Fee Type Fee Amount
Initial credential (application) $115
Renewal $110
Late renewal penalty $60
Expired credential reissue $40
Verification of credential $25
Duplicate credential $10

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 non-refundable.