Discontinue Your Medical Licence

Once you have decided that you no longer want to practise medicine in Nova Scotia, you must notify us with the following information:

• your name
• your licence number
• the date on which you will no longer need your medical licence
• the reason you no longer need the licence, such as retirement, leaving Nova Scotia, leave of absence, etc.
• your updated contact information
• the location of your patient records

Notify Us

• Fill out the Practice Closure and/or Discontinuance of Licence Form (PDF)
• Send your completed form to registration@cpsns.ns.ca or fax it to 902-422-5035

We are here to help.
Call 902-422-5823 or toll-free 1-877-282-7767

Note: Your licence may only be surrendered after you complete and return the form and you receive consent from the Registrar.

Should someone file a complaint about you after you have discontinued your licence, you will still be subject to the College’s complaints procedure.