Applicants who complete the FCVS verification process establish a permanent, lifetime portfolio of primary-source verified credentials - allowing easy and cost-effective access to medical credentials whenever they are needed. This service is especially valuable to those physicians graduating from medical school outside the United States or Canada, where verification can be time-consuming, costly and difficult. It is also extremely useful for those applicants applying to several state boards simultaneously, or those whose postgraduate training programs have closed.
Nearly all state medical and osteopathic boards accept or require FCVS. View a list of boards that accept or require FCVS’ Physician or Physician Assistant profile.
All applications include one profile sent to one recipient.
Initial Application $375
Subsequent Application $95
Initial Application $170
Subsequent Application $35
All: Additional Profiles with each application $65 (each)
Additional fees apply for other verifications as applicable.
*Note: FCVS does not accept checks.
FCVS makes every effort to process applications as quickly as possible. Average processing time for initial applications is 45 days or less and for subsequent applications, 20 days or less. Processing times vary based on responsiveness to FCVS requests for verification or clarification.
Whenever possible, requests for verification of medical education and accredited postgraduate training are sent electronically immediately upon submission of the application. Mailed requests, including those that require a check, are sent within 2-3 days of submission.
For physicians who are ECFMG certified, requests for verification of medical education are processed by ECFMG based on information obtained during the ECFMG certification process.
If a response is incomplete or not received in a timely manner, FCVS will make up to 3 requests at regular intervals to obtain complete verification.
| Required Documents | Upload in Application | Domestic Graduate | International Graduate |
| Affidavit & Release form (requires notarization and color, passport quality photo) | No | X (may be submitted electronically using online E-Notary service or mailed to FCVS if using traditional notary service) | X (may be submitted electronically using online E-Notary service or mailed to FCVS if using traditional notary service) |
| Certification of Identification form with photocopy of birth certificate or valid passport (requires notarization, see state board exceptions in form instructions) | No | X (may be submitted electronically using online E-Notary service or mailed to FCVS if using traditional notary service) | X (may be submitted electronically using online E-Notary service or mailed to FCVS if using traditional notary service) |
| FCVS Authorization for Release form (electronically signed in application or hand-written signature) | Yes | X | X |
| NBME Exam History Release form | Yes | X (if applicable) | X (if applicable) |
| Required Documents | Upload in Application | Domestic Graduate | International Graduate |
| Photocopy of Medical School Diploma. Must be 8 ½ x 11, legible, and full view, not cut off on any sides | Yes | X (English translation of Latin Diploma is not required) | X (both original language and English translation, if applicable) |
| Photocopy of Fifth Pathway certificate | Yes | X (if applicable) | |
| Photocopy of GME Completion certificate(s) | Yes | X (Optional, if available) | X (Optional, if available) |
| Any of the following may be used to support a variation of your name (provide English translation, if applicable): Photocopy of birth certificate Photocopy of passport Marriage certificate Divorce decree Court issued name change document Naturalization certificate Baptismal certificate Refugee travel document | Yes | As necessary to support name variation | As necessary to support name variation |
The Self designation is designed to accommodate those applicants who wish to establish their core credentials but have not yet chosen an entity to receive their profile or who wish to have a copy of the profile for personal reference. Please note the Self designation profile does not include an ECFMG certification report (if applicable, international medical graduates only) or examination score transcript. Profiles sent to a state medical board may require these documents and additional fees may apply.
The FCVS application is NOT the same as an application for state licensure. Each state licensing authority requires a licensure application and will most likely require information and verification of credentials in addition to those verified by FCVS. Many state boards accept or require the Uniform Application as their licensing application. Please visit your designated board(s) website to view their specific application and requirements.
Federation of State Medical Boards
400 Fuller Wiser Road
Euless, TX 76039
FCVS permanently stores all documents related to your identity, medical education and postgraduate training. Upon submission, these documents will be reviewed to ensure they meet specific board requirements and may require additional contact with the institition(s). Any newly reported or updated training must also be verified.
Examination transcripts and ECFMG certification Status Reports must be requested for each board designation as FCVS is prohibited from storing and/or duplicating these documents. Additional processing time and surcharges will be required to obtain these documents.
The Certification of Identification form requires the attachment of a photocopy of the proof of identity document presented to the notary. The applicant should also provide a translation of the photocopied birth certificate or passport if not in English. If an English translation is not available, the applicant may request translation by FCVS’s professional translation service (additional fee will apply).
Note: FCVS will request a translation of medical school documents from the applicant in order to assist our staff processing your medical school verification.