Physician Assistant · Licensing Roadmap
New York Physician Assistant to Florida Physician Assistant License Requirements
Explore licensing pathways, application requirements, fees, fingerprinting, license verification, and compact considerations.
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Likely pathway †
Florida uses an Initial License by MOBILE Endorsement pathway for physician assistants licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction. The available evidence says the applicant must hold an active, unencumbered license in a state with a similar scope of practice, have a passing score on a national licensure exam, and have actively practiced as a physician assistant within the immediately preceding four years unless current NCCPA certification is held. Could not confirm any New York-specific determination beyond that the board decides scope similarity.
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Government fees
The supported total fee for physician assistant initial licensure is $305, made up of a $100 application fee, a $200 licensure fee, and a $5 unlicensed activity fee. The application materials also state payment by cashier’s check or money order payable to the Department of Health, and online payment is mentioned.
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Processing time
Florida states that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. The page also says initial review can take up to 10 business days, a license will be issued within seven days when all requirements are met, and any deficiency letter will be sent within 30 calendar days after initial review if more documents are needed.
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Compact considerations †
Could not confirm any compact-license route for physician assistants. The supplied Florida evidence points instead to a separate MOBILE Endorsement license based on an active, unencumbered out-of-state PA license and related eligibility criteria.
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Application requirements †
Apply online through the MQAServices Portal and submit the application with the required fee. If the application has affirmative answers in the criminal, personal, or disciplinary sections, upload a personal statement and supporting documentation. All submitted documents must match the name on the application. Florida also requires electronic fingerprinting before approval.
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License verification
Request license verification from each state board where a license is held and have it sent directly to Florida. If the other state offers online verification that includes disciplinary actions, Florida will accept it. A copy of the license is not accepted in place of official verification.
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Fingerprinting and background checks
Initial licensure requires Livescan fingerprinting through a service provider, with results sent to Florida. The fingerprints are used for Florida and national criminal history record searches. Florida states the applicant is responsible for selecting the provider and taking the required form to the Livescan site.
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Education and transcripts †
The evidence supports submitting a copy of the physician assistant diploma and primary source verification from the PA program. Florida also states that applicants must have graduated from an ARC-PA accredited program, with different degree expectations depending on graduation date. If the applicant does not hold current NCCPA certification and has not practiced within the preceding four years, retaking the entry-level exam is required.
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Documents to prepare †
Prepare the online application, fee payment, Livescan fingerprinting, physician assistant diploma, program verification sent directly from the PA program, state license verification sent directly from the licensing authority, NCCPA certificate or exam score information, and a personal statement with supporting documents if there are affirmative answers on the application.
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Responsible agency
The responsible agency is the Florida Board of Medicine under the Florida Department of Health. The supplied evidence also shows applications are handled through the MQAServices Portal and mailed documents may go to the Board office in Tallahassee.
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- flboardofmedicine.gov
- flrules.org Additional source
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