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The items listed below MUST be completed and mailed to the LSBME as part of the initial application process.
Note: notarized documents must be signed in the presence of a notary.
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Third Party Authorization- must be notarized
- Statement of Legal Name
Oath or Affirmation
All yes answers must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit. A sworn affidavit is an explanation (in applicant’s own words) that must be typed and notarized. Note: If criminal history is found that you did not disclose, you will be required to submit a new Oath or Affirmation, a notarized affidavit as to why you did not disclose the information and a new processing fee equal to the initial licensure fee. It is important that you answer question 3 accurately and truthfully. Do not take the advice of friends, lawyer, etc.
Third Party Authorization
This form must be notarized. It authorizes LSBME to obtain information concerning the applicant from third parties.
Certificate of Dean/Registrar
Complete Section 1 as directed. Mail to professional school/university for completion of Section 2. The school/university must mail the completed form directly to LSBME.
Background Check
LSBME conducts background checks as part of the application process. Instructions and forms can be found at the link above.
To be eligible for certification, an applicant shall:
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have successfully completed a four-year course of study in a secondary school approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, passed an approved equivalency test, or have graduated from a secondary school outside Louisiana having comparable approval;
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have attended and successfully completed a course of radiological study and safety approved by the Board.
Additional Requirements
Fee
Licensure: $35.00
Fee must be paid via credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover only)
Fee is non-refundable.
Marriage Certificate/Name Change
Application for licensure in a name other than what appears on the birth certificate requires a notarized copy of official documentation of name change (ie marriage certificate).
Notarization as a “true copy”
Request the notary to certify a copy of your birth certificate and/or marriage certificate as a “true and correct copy of the original”. If the notary will not certify the document, you can attest that it is a “true and correct copy of the original”. The notary can then notarize your signature.
Transcript
An official high school transcript must be received by LSBME directly from your school/issuing office.
Verification of Other Licenses
Verification of all state licenses are required. Contact the state board(s) directly to obtain verification of your license. Please note, there may be a processing fee needed.
Other Information
Verification of Application/Licensure Status
Visit our website at www.lsbme.la.gov and log on to your account to verify the progress/status of your application.
Communication with the Board
Mailing Address - LSBME, 630 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Questions - Contact our licensing department at licensing@lsbme.la.gov. To find the analyst directly assigned to your application, click on Contact Us.