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IMLC Licensing in District of Columbia

Washington DC participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), allowing qualified physicians and nurses to apply for faster licensing. We handle the full process for you.

Requirements to Apply in District of Columbia

Hold a valid and unrestricted license in a designated State of Principal Licensure (SPL)

Submit fingerprint-based background checks per DC Health requirements

Maintain a clean professional and disciplinary record

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Estimated Timeline

IMLC licenses for DC are usually issued within 2–4 weeks once all documents are submitted and verified.

The District of Columbia is a fully participating IMLC jurisdiction. With IMLC support, qualified physicians and nurses can obtain a DC license faster than through traditional methods.

White Glove IMLC takes care of everything — from compact eligibility review and background checks to managing communication with the DC Health licensing division. We keep your licensing process on schedule and stress-free.

If you’re expanding into the nation’s capital or building a telemedicine presence, we’ll make sure your licensure is handled with speed and precision.

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