Licensing / Registration

If interested in becoming a veterinarian or technician in NC, refer to our Exams page for eligibility/process.

License Verification / Letter of Good Standing

FEE: $12.00 U.S. Funds per State
To request a verification, log into your personal Licensure Gateway account and select Applications / License Verification Request. Once you pay the fee, it is IMMEDIATLEY e-mailed to the selected Board(s) and you will receive a copy as confirmation. Log-In

If you DO NOT have a personal Licensure Gateway account, you will need to submit this paper application form via US mail. Paper Request

License Verification Sample

ON-LINE LICENSE / FACILITY VERIFICATION
Check on your Veterinarian's or Facility's Status

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RENEWALS: Veterinary License / Veterinary Technician Registration                   -- RENEWAL WINDOW OPENS OCTOBER 1st --

NEW GRAD EXEMPTION: You are exempt from CE requirements for your FIRST renewal cycle if you graduate the same year you become licensed / registered in North Carolina.

IS THIS YOUR FIRST RENEWAL?
If this is your first time renewing, you'll need to log into your personal accout via the Licensure Gateway. Once logged in, click on the business card looking item with the word(s) 'Veterinarian' or 'Veterinary Technician'; this will open up another window with multiple options. Select 'Click here to renew now' option to begin your renewal application submission.

Reminder emails are randomly sent so be sure you keep your address updated. Consider adding this email address to your CONTACTS (kwest@ncvmb.org) so there's less likelihood of the reminder going into your Junk/Spam folder.

VETERINARY LICENSE Expire annually at the end of the year (Faculty: End of fiscal year - June 14th) Renewal Fee: $170 Vet License Renewal Status: ACTIVE until Dec 31st ACTIVE/PENDING Jan 1st - Jan 31st ACTIVE/LATE Feb 1st - Feb 28/29th REVOKED Mar 1st (Status will read ‘Revoked – Failed to Renew’) FACULTY Renewal Status: ACTIVE until Jun 14th ACTIVE/PENDING Jun 15th - Jul 14th ACTIVE/LATE Jul 15th - Aug 14th REVOKED Aug 15th (Status will read ‘Revoked – Failed to Renew’) Continuing Education: To be obtained prior to licensee's expiration date. Proof of twenty (20) hours required each year. A maximum of ten (10) hours may be obtained for independent self-study courses, prerecorded webinars, audio conferences, and non-interactive on-line presentations by approved continuing education credit providers. The remaining hours require in-person attendance or live interactive attendance. See the updated Minimum CE Standards rule 21 NCAC 66.0206, here. In-Person: Physically attending the presentation. On-Line Live Interactive: An on-line live interactive presentation shall include instant or synchronous two-way communication; provide access to both technical personnel and professional faculty, as well as interactivity among participants for the exchange of questions and answers via instant messaging or a moderated teleconference; and document the level of participation by keeping a record of the participant's activity in asking or answering questions during the presentation and the score of any examination administered at the end or the presentation. Online: Any independent self-study courses, prerecorded webinars, audio conferences, and non-interactive on-line presentations. Beginning 2020, renewals require two (2) hours of CE on the 'abuse of controlled substances'. CORPORATION: If you own a Corporation, they are renewed annually

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION Expires biennially (every 2 years) at the end of the year; renewal time is dependent upon the initial year of registration Renewal Fee: $50 Registration Renewal Status: ACTIVE until Dec 31st ACTIVE/PENDING Jan 1st - Jan 31st ACTIVE/LATE Feb 1st - Feb 28/29th REVOKED Mar 1st (Status will read ‘Revoked – Failed to Renew’) Continuing Education: To be obtained prior to licensee's expiration date. Proof of twelve (12) hours required every two (2) years. A maximum of six (6) hours may be obtained for independent self-study courses, prerecorded webinars, audio conferences, and non-interactive on-line presentations by approved continuing education credit providers. The remaining hours require in-person attendance or live interactive attendance. See the updated Minimum CE Standards rule 21 NCAC 66.0206, here. In-Person: Physically attending the presentation. On-Line Live Interactive: An on-line live interactive presentation shall include instant or synchronous two-way communication; provide access to both technical personnel and professional faculty, as well as interactivity among participants for the exchange of questions and answers via instant messaging or a moderated teleconference; and document the level of participation by keeping a record of the participant's activity in asking or answering questions during the presentation and the score of any examination administered at the end or the presentation. Online: Any independent self-study courses, prerecorded webinars, audio conferences, and non-interactive on-line presentations. Beginning 2020, renewals require two (2) hours of CE on the 'abuse of controlled substances'.

RENEWAL WINDOWS
(1.) The Renewal Window opens on October 1st for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians; at that time you will have access to the Renewal Application once logged into the Licensure Gateway.
(2.) The FACULTY Renewal Window opens on May 1st; at that time you will have access to the Renewal Application once logged into the Licensure Gateway.

RENEWAL LATE PENALTIES
To avoid a late penalty fee you must:
(1) Renew by the 'grace period' date of the January 31st
(Faculty's renewal 'grace period' date ends July 14th)
(2) Obtain CE by December 31st of your renewal period
(Faculty: Obtain CE by June 14th of your renewal period).

Penalty:
A 'late renewal fee' of $50 will be imposed if you renew during the month of February.
(Faculty: Fee imposed starting July 15th)

A 'late CE fee' of $50 will be imposed if CE is obtained after December 31st.
(Faculty: Fee imposed after June 14th)

NOTE: Licenses / Registrations NOT renewed by the end of February are REVOKED on March 1st. (Faculty: REVOKED on August 15th)

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CONCERNS

• Beginning in 2020, renewals require two (2) hours of CE on the 'abuse of controlled substances'; this includes both veterinarians and technicians.
• Credit for CE is based on one hour (60 minutes) of lecture, lab, seminar, etc.
• The Board does not accept correspondence-style programs or attendance in exhibit halls.
• University/College Internship programs can be used as CE credit. Written documentation (i.e. instructor's name, subject/description, hours, etc.) on the University/College program is recommended and should be kept on file should you be randomly selected for a CE audit.
• CE AUDIT: Random CE audits will be conducted per renewal cycle.
  - Each veterinarian and veterinary technician shall keep a record (certificate of attendance) for the three (3) most recent renewal periods of the content of courses submitted to the Board for continuing education credit hours.
  - CE records (certificate of attendance) must be provided to the Board upon request.
  - If evidence of Board approved CE completion cannot be provided during an audit, the license cannot be renewed and faces revocation.
• HARDSHIP EXTENSIONS: Per .0206 (6), an individual may request an extension of time to obtain continuing education. They will need to provide evidence (documentation) of a medical emergency, natural disaster or evidence of other circumstances which constituted a severe and verifiable hardship. CE Hardship Request Form
  
  

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Reinstatement / Renewal of a License or Registration After 'Revocation'

Reinstating / Renewing a license or registration is when an individual has a status of 'REVOKED' with the NC Board and needs to have their license/registration reinstated. (For veterinarians and technicians who hold an 'Inactive' status, please submit your on-line reinstatement application by logging into the Licensure Gateway Portal or call the Board office for instructions.)

Veterinary License: when reinstated, license is current until the succeeding annual renewal window of the reinstated year.
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for reinstatement, you will have needed to work 3 of the last 5 years unless it's been 5 years or less since you graduated.

 

Veterinary Technician Registration: when reinstated, registration is current until the succeeding renewal window of that two (2) year renewal period. That date is determined by the technician's initial year of registration.

 

REVOKED LESS THAN 2 YEARS
Renewal Requirements

1. Submittal of a Renewal application
2. Renewal fee:
   VETERINARIANS - $170 per renewal year missed (veterinarians renew annually)
   VETERINARY TECHNICIANS $50 per renewal cycle missed (technicians renew biennially - every 2 years)
3. Late renewal penalty fee: $50
4. Continuing Education Credits:
   VETERINARIANS - 20 CE hours per year missed (1 year - 20 required; 2 years - 40 required)
   VETERINARY TECHNICIANS - 12 CE hours required for one 1 or 2 years since technicians renew biennially (every 2 years).
5. 'License Verification' or 'Letter of Good Standing' mailed directly from State Board office(s) where one held a license or registration since your NC license/registration lapsed. This does NOT apply if time period is less than one (1) year of revocation date.

 

REVOKED MORE THAN 2 YEARS LESS BUT LESS THAN 3 YEARS
Reinstatement Requirements

1. Submittal of Reinstatement application
2. Reinstatement Fee:
   VETERINARIANS - $510 + $100 reinstatement fee ($610 total)
   VETERINARY TECHNICIANS - $100 + $100 reinstatement fee ($200 total)
3. VETERINARIANS ONLY: Have practiced at least three (3) of the five (5) years immediately preceding filing this application OR retake the National Exam.
4. Continuing Education Credits:
   VETERINARIANS - 60 hours total required (20 CE hours per year)
   VETERINARY TECHNICIANS - 24 hours total required (12 CE hours per renewal cycle)

 

REVOKED MORE THAN 3 YEARS
Reinstatement by Exam Requirements

1. Submittal of Reinstatement by exam application
2. Re-examination Fee:
   VETERINARIANS - $250
   VETERINARY TECHNICIANS - $50
3. VETERINARIANS ONLY: You will be required to have practiced at least three (3) of the five (5) years immediately preceding filing this application OR retake the National Exam.
4. 'License Verification' or 'Letter of Good Standing' mailed directly from State Board office(s) where one held a license or registration since your NC license/registration lapsed.
5. Retaking the State Exam is required, be sure to review the application process.
   VETERINARIANS: Click here
   VETERINARY TECHNICIANS: Click here
   

 

 RENEWAL / REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
To submit the on-line Renewal / Reinstatement application, you will need to log into the Licensure Gateway portal and select the application (click on the business card looking item which has either VETERINARIAN or VETERINARY TECHNICIAN written, and it will open up another window showing multiple options). Please know License Verification(s), if required, will need to be received before your license/registration can be processed/reinstated.

ATTENTION: Individuals that are reinstated will need continuing education credits for the upcoming renewal cycle. Please be aware two (2) of these hours are required to be on the abuse of controlled substances.

 

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Inactive Status of a Veterinary License or Veterinary Technician Registration

Under Board rule 21 NCAC 66 .0309, a veterinarian or veterinary technician who is in good standing with the Board and has completely ceased the practice of veterinary medicine may request “Inactive” status.

To qualify, the applicant must not be practicing veterinary medicine in any state and must not hold an active veterinary license or veterinary technician registration anywhere. Individuals who continue to practice veterinary medicine or who are employed in a position that requires a veterinary degree are not eligible for Inactive status.

Applications for Inactive status are available through the Licensure Gateway. After logging in, select the appropriate license or registration record and choose “Inactivate.” Once the application is approved, the Board will send a confirmation email verifying the approval.

REINSTATEMENT:

Veterinarians or veterinary technicians with an “Inactive” status may apply to have their NC license or registration reinstated. To qualify for reinstatement, applicants must submit a reinstatement application, pay the required renewal fee, provide proof of completed continuing education, and submit documentation demonstrating their competency to return to practice. Continuing education must be completed within the year preceding reinstatement and must include 20 hours for veterinarians and 12 hours for veterinary technicians, each with at least 2 hours focused on the abuse of controlled substances. Once all required materials are received, the Board will review the submission and determine eligibility for reinstatement at its next regularly scheduled meeting.