Physicians practicing medicine in the City of Boston are required to file a Physicians Certificate of Registration under M.G.L. Chapter 112 , s. 8 and also the City of Boston Municipal Code, Chapter 18, s. 22.

Physician's Registration Form Online

Please be certain to include your registration number (medical license number) and the one-time filing fee of $100.00.

If you are not sure if your medical license number was prior registered, please contact our office to verify before you start the online process of your registration.

Persons are Exempt from filing a certificate if they are:

• A resident in training with a Limited license
• An Intern with a Limited license
• Conducting Research (exclusively)
• Teaching (exclusively)
• Hold an Administration position (exclusively)
• Practicing at a Federal Facility (Veterans Administration)

However, if you are employed in such a capacity, you will need to provide our office with a letter from the appointing authority at the medical facility indicating your position, name, status and your medical license number. If there are any physician's practicing at your facilities that do not meet the above exempt criteria the must file a certificate and they are subject to the fee.

A copy of this filing will be forwarded to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Board of Medical Licensing as required by State Law.

You also have the option to download the physician certificate form , fill it out and process the form through regular mail; being certain to include your medical license number and the one-time filing fee of $100.00. Forward your check or money order payable to the City of Boston to the following address:

Office of the City Clerk
Boston City Hall-Room 601
One City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA 02201
ATTN: Physician Certificate

If you have any questions regarding the process of a physicians registration you may contact the City Clerk's Office and speak to a staff member at (617) 635-4601; Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.