The web renewal consists of a series of forms corresponding to the sections in the paper application. Each form is on a different web page just as each section of the paper application is on a different page. You use the menu to freely navigate to any form you wish to complete.  
 
 
Steps to Complete the Online Renewal  
Log on the web site. Enter your Medical License Number, Date of Birth and Password.  
 
If you successfully log on, you will see a Menu which lists each form that needs to be completed. To the left of the menu is a red arrowhead indicating the section (form) is not complete.  


 
When you complete the required fields in a section, the arrowhead on the menu turns "green". Be sure to press the Enter Button to save your work, or Cancel to return to the menu without saving your work.  
   
When all arrowheads are "green" you may submit your application.  
 
A review of the sections:
  
You will be given the opportunity to review your non-public (preferred mailing address for Board use) and public address (generally your work address) and update this information if it is not current.
  
   
The next section requests Personal and Professional Information. Required fields are marked.   
   
You are required to complete ALL of the Character and Fitness questions. Simply click Yes or No. A "Yes" answer requires an explanation. A pop-up explanation box is automatically provided.  
   
You will be asked if your Continuing Medical Education requirement has been met. If this is your first renewal, you are required to complete the New Physician Orientation program. The web application will check to see if you actually completed the program.  
   
You are required to answer ALL Health Claims Arbitration questions.  
   
You are asked to provide information concerning your practice. Required fields are marked.  
   

Volunteer Application - Emergency Preparedness Contact Information. As part of Maryland's emergency preparedness efforts the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has identified the need for certain contact information for licensed physicians in Maryland who may be needed to respond to a catastrophic health emergency. Please complete this form. Required fields are marked.

You will you are not required to complete the volunteer contact information if you work for the Federal government or military and you would not be available to volunteer.

  
   
Print Application. You may print a copy of your application with your answers at any time. You may review your answers and make changes. Please print out the application after you've completed all sections for your records.  
   
You will be required to electronically "Affirm" that your answers are true and correct. This is equivalent to signing the paper application. After you affirm your application answers you will not be allowed to change any answers.  
   

After you Affirm, you will have 4 payment options:

  • Credit Card Payments - Visa or MasterCard
  • Electronic transfer of funds from your checking account to MBP.
  • Write a check and mail it in with the invoice you will print out
  • If your application fee is being paid by your employer or another party, give the payer a copy of the invoice to mail in with the check.
 
   
If you pay by electronic check, you will need a blank check, or your bank routing number and checking account number. This is a secure transaction. Do not click to submit your payment more than once or additional payments will be deducted.  
   
Finally, depending upon your payment method, you will be provided with an Application Confirmation & Receipt, or an Application Confirmation & Invoice. Please print it out. If you are mailing a check, or a 3rd party is mailing a check, attach the check to the invoice. Failure to attach the invoice may delay the renewing of your license.  
     

When you receive your receipt, y ou are kindly asked to complete a very short evaluation of the web application to help us better improve this application. This is optional.

Please note that your suggestions we received from this evaluation form over the past 2 years have been incorporated into the web design. This year, at your request, we have added credit card payments.

 
   
After you complete your application you may log back on at any time to review and print out the application.  
   

How about 20 to 30 minutes?

Completion time may differ from user to user and depends on explanations to any "yes" Character and Fitness or Health Claims Arbitration questions and on how current the applicant's old information is. In any case, the same questions are on both the web and paper application.

Remember the web application is pre-populated with past information and drop-down list boxes eliminate your need to look up codes from tables. If that information is still current, there is very little input required.

 
 

We hope you decide to try the online renewal. When completed online, your application is automatically received and electronically date stamped. You'll receive an application completion confirmation number verifying you have completed and submitted the application. Please note that you are not considered renewed until the Board receives payment and approves the application. Electronic payment confirmations take 24-48 hours.

With online payment, there is no mailing and you also receive a bank payment reference number.

  
 
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