50-State Guide
Northern Mariana Islands
Data provenance — all states
- Licensure Verified 2026-08-14 Report an error
- Endorsement Unverified Report an error
- Renewal Verified 2026-08-14 Report an error
- CME Unverified Report an error
- Practice Unverified Report an error
- Relinquishment Verified 2026-08-14 Report an error
- Value Unverified Report an error
At a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| IMLC Member | No |
| FCVS | Accepted |
| NP Independent Practice | No |
| PA Independent Practice | No |
| Physician-Owned PC Allowed | Yes |
| Max NPs per Physician | No Limit |
| Max PAs per Physician | No Limit |
Licensure
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Initial License | $500 |
| Renewal Fee | $400 |
| Renewal Cycle | Biennial |
| Annualized Cost | $200 |
| Controlled Substance Registration | Contact board |
Endorsement & Reciprocity
Not yet researched — whether this state offers license-by-endorsement or reciprocity, and its prerequisites, is being verified.
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APC Supervision
In-state requirement for supervising physicians: Must be licensed in CNMI.
Nurse Practitioners
NPs require physician supervision in Northern Mariana Islands.
- Maximum NPs per physician: N/A
Physician Assistants
PAs require physician supervision in Northern Mariana Islands.
- Maximum PAs per physician: N/A
CME & Training Requirements
CME & training requirements for Northern Mariana Islands are being compiled; the structured data reflects current verified values.
Fingerprint Requirements
Fingerprint requirements for Northern Mariana Islands are being compiled; the structured data reflects current verified values.
Malpractice Insurance
Malpractice insurance: Not yet verified — whether this state mandates professional liability coverage as a condition of licensure is being researched.
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Giving Up a License
- Status after lapse: expired and invalid
- Lapse consequences: A $25.00 late fee is charged on the 1st of each month following the expiration date until the license is renewed or the one-year reinstatement window closes.
- Reinstatement: Expired for failure to renew, within 1 year of expiration: may be reinstated upon payment of the renewal fee plus late fees accrued for each calendar month until paid. Expired and lapsed for more than 1 year: must file a new application, meet current licensure requirements, and receive Board approval (no streamlined reinstatement).
Verified 2026-08-14 Report an error
Quirks & Gotchas
Detailed Quirks & Gotchas notes for Northern Mariana Islands are being compiled; the structured data reflects current verified values.
Resources
- CNMI Health Care Professions Licensing Board
- FSMB State Licensure Directory
- Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Sources
Data compiled from territorial medical board websites, FSMB, and regulatory filings.
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