Veterinarian Licensure Application Process

Applicants Currently Licensed in Other Jurisdictions

• You must complete the North Dakota state application.
• If you have a documented disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act for which you need accomodations, please contact the Board Office 30 days prior to the application deadline.
• Your North Dakota application must be accompanied by:
  • Document(s) verifying your degree:
    • A copy of your diploma conferring your veterinary degree or, an official copy of your transcripts.
    • If you are a graduate from a non-accredited College of Veterinary Medicine, a copy of your ECFVG or PAVE certificate.
  • Verification from the state boards where you now hold, or have held a veterinary license.  Options for verification include:
    • Online verification.  This can be done through the AAVSB website at www.aavsb.org if VAULT premium transfer is selected.  This is the preferred method for license verification.
    • Written verification.  Download the Verification of Licensure Form and send to the appropriate licensing agencies.
  • Your NBE/CCT or NAVLE score(s) must be transferred to the North Dakota Board by the Veterinary Information Verifying Agency (VIVA) found on the AAVSB website at www.aavsb.org.
  • A recent photo of yourself.
  • Payment of the application fee ($75.00) and the annual license fee ($90.00, paid annually on or before June 30) for a total of $165.00.
• You may also apply for a temporary permit ($40.00) to practice veterinary medicine until the state board examination is completed. Please refer to the Veterinary Temporary Permit Application Process.
• The state board examination will consist of an online examination covering North Dakota laws and regulations governing the practice of veterinary medicine. This is an open book examination. A copy of the North Dakota Board Rules and Practice Act will be sent with the instructions for the examination to all eligible candidates.  A passing score of 80% is necessary to be eligible for licensure. 
• Information regarding USDA accreditation procedure will be provided.

Please contact the Board office if you have any questions.

 

Updated 7/29/2025