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Renew a Mississippi License

Renew a Mississippi License

All renewals are submitted online through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System). Find your license type below for renewal details.

MD or DO, PermanentFull practice in Mississippi

Renew annually through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System).

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MD or DO, AdministrativeNon-clinical or management roles only

Renew annually through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System).

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MD or DO, TemporaryPostgraduate training in Mississippi

Does not renew. Temporary licenses expire at the end of the approved postgraduate training period. To continue practice, apply for a permanent or administrative license.

Apply for a permanent or administrative license
Volunteer LicenseRetired or military MDs, DOs, and PAs serving indigent populations without compensation

Renew annually through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System). No renewal fee per Mississippi Law.

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Podiatry (DPM)Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Renew annually through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System).

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Physician Assistant (PA)Licensed PA practice under supervision

Renew annually through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System).

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Radiologist Assistant (RA)Advanced radiology practice under supervision

Renew through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System).

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AcupuncturistLicensed acupuncture practice

Biennial (every two years) renewal through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System).

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Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO)Permit to operate limited x-ray equipment

Permits are valid for two years. Renewed through MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System).

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Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System (MELS)

Manage Your License in MELS

Current licensees log in to MELS (Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System) to update information and handle routine requests:

  • Submit a name change request
  • Print your wall certificate
  • Order an original wall certificate ($100 fee)
  • Print your wallet card
  • Report a surgical event
  • Add or modify collaboration information
  • View your approved collaborators
  • Register for Dispensing, Pain Practice, or Medical Cannabis
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