Physician & Anesthesiologist Assistant (PAs and AAs)

General Rules and Important Information (Applies to ALL PA/AA Filings)

Fee Matrix

Initial $300Prior $300Add/Change $75Reinstate $400 (lapsed) / $200 (inactive)
  • Apply in eGov (license) or NextRequest (add/change & third-party uploads).
  • Pay the fee first.
  • Forms A & A2 + photo / ID always required.
  • Upload clear PDFs; no email/paper.
  • Must have approved Utilization + Job Description before practicing.
  • Once a licensed professional and DEA holder in Georgia, you will be required to register with the Georgia PDMP

Links to Our Portals

eGov

NextRequest

  • New/Initial PA/AA Application Requirements

    Download this pdf file. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A SIMPLE CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW GRAD PA/AA APPLICATIONS

    Fee: $300

    (Upload each PDF to your eGov application. If a third-party must send it, direct them to the GCMB NextRequest Portal — https://gcmb.nextrequest.com/. No physical mail.)

    Requirements in Submission

    DocumentImportant Notes
    Initial Application (online)Complete in GCMB eGov portal; pay $300 fee at checkout.
    Form A – Affidavit (+ 2″×2″ photo)Notarized; applicant & notary dates match; label upload “FORM A”.
    Form A2 – Citizenship AffidavitNotarized; attach front + back of secure ID; upload “FORM A2”.
    Verifiable ID copyDriver’s license or passport; front + back; upload “ID”.
    Two Physician References – Form C (AA) or D (PA)Board-certified MD/DO; observed you ≤ 3 yrs; physician uploads via NextRequest; valid 6 months; cannot be your GA supervising MD.
    Certification Report – NCCAA/NCCPARequest agency send verification directly via NextRequest; must show current/pass status on letterhead.
    Form K – School Verification (or official transcript)PA/AA program sends; must bear registrar signature & seal; dates must match application.
    CV / RésuméReverse-chronological; include clinical rotations; explain >30-month gaps.

    Add these to your submission only if applying with a supervising physician now

    DocumentKey points
    PA/AA Utilization FormIndicates you’re applying with a supervisor; include GA MD license #.
    Basic Job Description – Form F (PA) / E (AA)Signed/dated by PA/AA (ID# “pending” ok) & supervising MD; list alternates on same form; e-signatures allowed.
    Form B – Request for Additional DutiesIf seeking Board approval for tasks beyond basic scope; 1 form per duty + case logs/ACLS-BLS proof.

    Optional / Situational

    • Form J – Specific Power of Attorney – authorize someone to talk to GCMB about your file.
    • Form H – Separation Notification – used later, if/when you end a GA supervisory relationship.

    Reminder: Applications are reviewed only after the $300 fee shows as paid and every mandatory upload is legible. Use the checklist PDF inside the accordion to double-check before you click “Submit”.

  • Prior (Any State) PA/AA Application Requirements

    Download this pdf file. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR SIMPLE CHECKLIST FOR PRIOR LICENSED PA/AA APPLICATION

    Fee: $300

    (Upload each PDF to your eGov application. Anything a third-party must send—references, state-license verifications, NCCPA/NCCAA letter, NPDB report—should be routed through the GCMB NextRequest Portal https://gcmb.nextrequest.com/. Please do not mail paper.)

    Requirements in Submission

    Required DocumentsImportant Notes
    Application (online)Complete in eGov portal; pay $300 fee at checkout.
    Form A – Affidavit (+ 2″×2″ photo)Notarized; dates match; upload “FORM A”.
    Form A2 – Citizenship Affidavit & IDNotarized; attach front + back of ID; upload “FORM A2”.
    Verifiable ID copyDriver’s license or passport; front + back; upload “ID”.
    Two MD/DO References – Form C (AA) or D (PA)Observed you ≤ 3 yrs; physicians upload via NextRequest; valid 6 months; cannot be your GA supervising MD.
    NPDB Self-Query ReportApplicant obtains; upload “NPDB”; include court docs if report shows “Yes”.
    NCCAA / NCCPA Verification LetterRequest agency send direct via NextRequest; must show current/active or original pass result.
    Form K – Certificate of Education (or official transcript)PA/AA school sends; registrar seal/signature; dates match application.
    Current CV / RésuméReverse-chronological; include rotations & gaps > 30 mo.

    Add these only if applying with a supervising physician now

    DocumentsImportant Notes
    PA/AA Utilization FormIndicates “with supervisor”; list GA MD license #.
    Basic Job Description – Form F (PA) / E (AA)Signed by PA/AA (“ID pending” ok) & MD; list alternates; e-signatures accepted.
    Form B – Request for Additional Duties1 per extra duty; include case logs & ACLS/BLS proof.

    Optional / Situational

    • Form J – Specific Power of Attorney – authorize a delegate to speak to GCMB about your file.
    • Form H – Separation Notification – used later, if you end a GA supervisory relationship.

    Check-before-submit: Confirm the $300 fee is paid, every mandatory file is clear, and all third-party uploads show as received in eGov before clicking “Submit”.

  • Add/Change of Primary Supervising MD Application Requirements

    Download this pdf file. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ADD/CHANGE INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST DOCUMENT

    Fee: $75

    • Accepted Payment Options:
      • Check
      • Money Order
      • PLEASE DO NOT MAIL CASH.
    • Address:
      • 2 MLK Jr Dr SE, East Tower 11th Floor, Atlanta GA 30334
    • Include PA/AA name & license #.
    • Approval follows receipt of payment.

    (Submit everything through the GCMB NextRequest Portal https://gcmb.nextrequest.com/. Mail only the $75 check to GCMB with your name + license #.)

    Requirements in Submission

    DocumentImportant Notes
    Add/Change Supervising Physician ApplicationStart a “PA/AA Add or Change Supervisor” request in NextRequest; upload the signed PDF.
    Basic Job Description – Form E (AA) / F (PA)e-signatures OK; PA/AA line may show “pending” ID; supervising MD lists all alternates and signs/date each page; label upload “FORM E” or “FORM F”.

    Optional / Situational

    DocumentWhen neededKey notes
    Form B – Request for Additional DutiesRequesting tasks beyond basic scope.One form per duty; include ≥10-case log & current ACLS/BLS.
    Form H – Separation NotificationEnding a prior primary MD.PA/AA or former MD submits; states effective date.
    Form J – Specific Power of AttorneyDelegate may speak to GCMB for you.Notarized; expires once change is approved.

    Checklist: Confirm the Application + BJD are uploaded, alternates are signed, and (if applicable) Form B/H/J are attached before submitting your NextRequest ticket.

  • Reinstatement of PA/AA Licensure Application Requirements

    Download this pdf file. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR SIMPLE PA/AA REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST

    (Start a Reinstatement application in the eGov portal; choose Lapsed or Inactive status.
    Upload your PDFs there. Any third-party documents—references, state license verifications, certification letters, NPDB—must come to GCMB via the NextRequest Portal https://gcmb.nextrequest.com/. No paper mail.)

    Requirements in Submission

    Required documentKey points (concise)
    Reinstatement Application (online)Select Lapsed → $400 fee or Inactive → $200 fee; pay in portal. Payment must include AA/PA’s name and GA license # for correct processing
    Form A – Affidavit (+ 2″×2″ photo)Notarized; dates match; upload “FORM A”.
    Form A2 – Citizenship Affidavit & IDNotarized; ID front + back; upload “FORM A2”.
    Verifiable ID copyDriver’s license/passport; front + back; upload “ID”.
    Two MD/DO References – Form C (AA) or D (PA)Observed you ≤ 3 yrs; physicians upload via NextRequest; valid 6 months; not your new GA supervisor.
    Certification Verification – NCCAA / NCCPAAgency sends letterhead PDF via NextRequest; must show current/active or original pass.
    CME RecordsUpload all CME earned since your last GA renewal.
    Current CV / RésuméReverse-chronological; list gaps > 30 mo; include rotations if little recent practice.
    NPDB Self-Query ReportUpload “NPDB”; attach court docs if report shows “Yes”.

    Add these only if reinstating with a supervising physician now

    DocumentKey points
    PA/AA Utilization FormIndicates “with supervisor”; list GA MD license #.
    Basic Job Description – Form F (PA) / E (AA)Signed by PA/AA (“ID pending” ok) & new MD; list alternates; e-signatures accepted.
    Form B – Request for Additional Duties1 per new duty; include ≥10-case log & ACLS/BLS proof.

    Optional / Situational

    DocumentWhen neededKey notes
    Form J – Specific Power of AttorneyDelegate may speak to GCMB.Notarized; expires once license reinstated.
    Form H – Separation NotificationClosing a prior GA supervision.PA/AA or former MD submits; states effective date.

    Before you click “Submit”: verify the correct fee shows as paid, each required PDF is clear, and all third-party uploads (references, verifications, NPDB, certification letter) appear as received in your eGov checklist.

  • All Forms and Checklists

Relevant Links

NPBD Website for Applicants to do Self-Query

NCCPA Site to Verify Certification

Physician Assistant Rules

Download this pdf file. Physician Assistant FAQs

Download this pdf file. Volunteer Temporary Practice Agreement

Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS)

Service offered by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) in the applications process. 

PLEASE NOTE: All application materials must be received and processed by the 15th day of the month to be considered for the next month's Board meeting.

For questions about your pending application for Physician Assistant licensure or reinstatement of your lapsed or inactive licensure, contact: 

Contact

Licensure Manager Dwana Robinson

Contact for Physician Assistant applicants (with last names A - I),

Contact for issues in license application processing and CE audits

Contact

Licensure Specialist Natalie Williams

Contact for Physician Assistant applicants (with last names J-R)

Contact

Licensure Specialist Floretta Gaines

Contact for Physician Assistant license's (with last names S-Z)