How Long Does it Take to Get a Dental License in California?

Once the Board has received and processed the application payment, complete applications will be handled within 6 to 8 weeks, provided they include all necessary information. Applications that lack required details are classified as deficient, leading to significantly extended processing times.

What happens if your application is incomplete?

Deficiency letters will be issued to applicants requesting the missing information, and any documentation submitted in response will be processed in the order it is received.

Once an application is thoroughly reviewed and confirmed as complete, applicants will be notified via email and letter with instructions regarding the issuance of their license number.