What Happens to Your Medical License (Physician) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
State board
Notify immediately
DEA
Surrender DEA registration
Patients
Records must be transferred
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify state medical board
Contact the state medical board to report the death and formally close the medical license. This is legally required.
Surrender DEA registration
Contact the DEA to surrender the physician's DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances. Unused controlled substances must be properly disposed of.
Transfer patient records
Patient records must be transferred to another provider or properly stored per state retention requirements.
Document Now Checklist
- State medical license number(s)
- DEA registration number
- Practice or hospital affiliation
- Patient records location
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Medical License (Physician). This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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