Is there a grace period for North Carolina physician assistant (pa) license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

North Carolina Physician Assistant (PA) license renewal deadline

When physician assistant licenses come due in North Carolina, sourced from the official board.

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Every 2 years

Board wording: Licenses renew annually within 30 days of the licensee's birthday; the 50-hour CME cycle is biennial and begins on the birthday following initial licensure.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Birth month

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Official source: NC Medical Board — 21 NCAC 32S .0216 Continuing Medical Education (rule PDF)

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