Each year you must renew your licence. If you are a physician practising within a corporation for which you are listed as a medical director, you must also renew your corporation permit.

Important dates for your renewal

October 30 – November 30: renewal is open

Renew your licence between October 30 – November 30. If you are a physician practising within a corporation for which you are listed as a medical director, you must also renew your corporation permit.

December 1: late fees applied

Renewals received after November 30 are subject to a late fee.

January 1: license expiry

Failure to renew your licence will result in your licence expiring on January 1:

• You will not be allowed to practise in Nova Scotia.
• You will lose your hospital privileges, if applicable.
• You will not be paid through MSI or other insurers, if applicable.

January 1: medical corporation permit expiry – for physicians

If you are a physician practising within a corporation for which you are listed as a medical director, you must also renew your corporation permit. Failure to renew your permit will result in your permit expiring on January 1:

• You will not be able to practise medicine under your corporation. 
• You could suffer tax consequences if the Medical Corporation Permit expires.

Device recommendations

Renew from your mobile phone or tablet

Your renewal can be completed from your mobile phone or tablet.

Before you renew your licence and corporation permit, please review your renewal checklists:

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