Maryland Provider and Allied Health License Renewal Change
According to the Maryland Board of Physicians, a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC,) is now required for any new Maryland license renewals for physicians and Allied Health Professionals. A CHRC will include both state and national history records checks conducted by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).
To ensure you and your colleagues are prepared, I’d like to share a brief overview of how to apply for a CHRC:
An applicant for license renewal should apply to CJIS for a CHRC. The application will include:
- Two complete sets of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by CJIS and the FBI
- Payment of the required fees. Total fee is $52.75 (if done by CJIS)
In order to get fingerprinted, the fingerprinting entity will need the following Board specific information:
- CJIS Authorization #: 1600000743
- FBI ORI #: MD 920522Z
- Reason Fingerprinted: Professional License
- Type of Check: Governmental Licensing/Certification
For additional information or to learn more about the process, visit www.dpscs.state.md.us.