California Occupational License

License Title:
    Licensed Midwife
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Consumer Affairs
     Medical Board of California
     Licensing Program

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200
Sacramento,  CA  95815

     Phone Number: (916) 263-2382
     Fax Number: (916) 263-2944

     E-mail Address: webmaster@mbc.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.mbc.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Fees: Initial license and fingerprint; $351 Biennial: $200.

Examination Frequency: National exam administered in February and August.

Exam Locations: Sacramento.

Experience Requirement: Three years approved postsecondary midwifery program. Challenge mechanism available.

Average Time to Process Application: 30-45 days.

Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year).

Special License Requirements: Certified Nurse Midwives are licensed by the Board of Registered Nurses.

Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 2505-2521.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other299099