Renewal support
Have questions about renewing your licence, logging in, or need technical assistance? Let us know how we can assist you.
Phone: 902-482-5825
Renew your postgraduate training licence
Don’t let your postgraduate training licence expire. Find out how and when to renew your licence each year.
Important dates
- Renewal opens April 30, 2026
- Licence renewals received after May 21, 2026, are subject to a late fee
- Failure to renew will result in your licence expiring on July 1
You cannot return to training until you receive confirmation of licensure from the College. Training without a valid licence is considered professional misconduct and may result in a Registrar’s complaint.
Prepare for renewal
To renew your licence you need:
Your login credentials for Registrant Services
- Your username (this is your email on file with the College)
- Your password (if you have forgotten your password, you can initiate an email to reset it)
Fill out the renewal form
Click on annual renewal, followed by I am a postgraduate trainee and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the renewal form.
A valid card for payment
Please ensure you have a card available for online payment of your licence. The College accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Visa Debit. Once we have approved and renewed your licence and received payment, we will email you a confirmation of licensure and a receipt.
Renewal guide
Review the renewal guide for important information regarding physicians undergoing postgraduate medical education at Dalhousie University.
Renewal fees
| Dates | April 30–May 21 | After May 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal Fees | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Late Fee | – | $50.00 |
| Total | $200.00 | $250.00 |
We are here to help.
Call 902-482-5825 or toll-free 1-877-282-7767
Frequently asked questions
Will renewing my Postgraduate training licence automatically renew my Postgraduate practising licence?
No. You must reapply for a Postgraduate practising licence (resident moonlighting) for each academic year. Your current moonlighting licence will automatically expire annually on June 30.
I didn’t receive an email notification to renew my Postgraduate training licence, should I contact the College?
Please check the junk and/or spam folders. If you do not find an email from the College, we may have an incorrect email address for you. Contact renewal support at renewalsupport@cpsns.ns.ca or 902-482-5825 to confirm your information.
What if I don’t need a Postgraduate training licence for the upcoming academic year?
If you receive an email notification from the College to renew your Postgraduate training licence but will not require a training licence in Nova Scotia for the upcoming academic year, please let us know at registration@cpsns.ns.ca.
If you are completing your training program and are intending to practise in Nova Scotia, please visit the apply for licensure section on the College website for information on obtaining a licence to practise.
What if I can’t log in to the website to renew?
If you cannot log in, please do the following:
- check your spelling
- check your capitalization – your password is case-sensitive.
- reset your password – if you have forgotten your password, or do not have a password, you can:
- click on Re-set password
- enter the email address you have on file with the College
- click on Send.
- check your email for a link to set a new password – this will come from DO NOT REPLY – CPSNS.
- check your spam or junk folders. If you do not receive an email to reset your password, contact us at renewalsupport@cpsns.ns.ca or 902-482-5825, or toll-free 1-877-282-7767.
- try logging in later - the site may busy or undergoing maintenance.
What if I have technical problems with the Registrant Services portal or renewal form?
Please use a desktop or laptop to renew. If you have trouble, please try the following:
- try a different browser. We recommend Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
- use a secure wifi network. If you are on public wifi at a hospital or clinic, our security may block you. Try logging on to a password secured network.
- delete your browser history, close your browser, and then open it again to start a new session.
How do I obtain a confirmation of licence renewal and receipt?
A confirmation of licensure and receipt will be forwarded to you by email once the Registration Department has reviewed and approved your renewal.
Is technical assistance available?
Yes. Technical assistance is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Contact us by:
- Phone: 902-482-5825
- Toll-free: 1-877-282-7767
- Email: renewalsupport@cpsns.ns.ca