Palm Beach County Medical Society

Establishing a Practice

Getting your license:

• Florida Medical Board – www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/medical/
  • Licensure Process
  • Monitor Your Application
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• DEA Certificate -www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/process.htm.
• Occupational Licensensure
  • What is an occupational license, and how do I know if I need one?
    
    Anyone conducting business anywhere in Palm Beach County is required to purchase an occupation license from the Tax Collector. This includes home-based businesses as well as businesses operating from a commercial location. Obtaining the license depends on the type of business. You should call the Occupational License office at 561-355-2272. Fees vary depending upon the number of employees, rooms, seats, etc.; however, most start at about $30.00. All licenses expire September 30th of each year. Licenses can be renewed on or after August 1st. New licenses are issued at any time during the year and are pro-rated on April 1st. Any business conducted in a name other than your own legal name (first and last) must be registered with the Secretary of State prior to obtaining an occupational license. If you are conducting business in your corporation name or under a trademark or limited partnership, you are exempt from registering. Forms may be obtained by mail from the Secretary of State at (904) 488-9000. If you need to verify that a business has an occupational license you can call the Occupational License office at 561-355-2272 or visit any of our branch office locations. You may also use the public access terminal in our main office.