Montana Osteopathic Physician (DO) license renewal and CE requirements
Montana does not require continuing education for DO license renewal, which happens every two years.
Physician licenses are good for a maximum of two years and expire March 31 of the expiration year. Renewal opens online February 1 and must be completed by March 31; renewing after the expiration date adds an automatic 100 percent late fee.
Summary
Montana does not require continuing education for DO license renewal, which happens every two years. Physician licenses are good for a maximum of two years and expire March 31 of the expiration year. Renewal opens online February 1 and must be completed by March 31; renewing after the expiration date adds an automatic 100 percent late fee.
Montana Osteopathic Physician (DO) renewal and continuing education rules
"Not stated" means the board's pages and rules we read do not address it. We do not fill in typical values.
| Renewal cycle | Two-year (24 months) |
|---|---|
| Renewal deadline | Same date for every licensee, 03/31 each cycle |
| Continuing education required | No |
The board's FAQ states plainly that Montana does not require physicians to acquire CME in order to acquire or renew a license. The board's explanation is that board certified physicians and osteopaths already meet the CME requirements set nationally for renewal of board certification. The board's rule chapter, ARM Title 24 chapter 156, sets continuing education only for acupuncturists, not for physicians.
Required CE topics for Montana osteopathic physician (do)s
The Montana Board of Medical Examiners pages and rules we read do not mandate specific subject areas for this license type. Hours may be in any approved subject.
Documentation and audit
| Proof submitted at renewal | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Keep records for | Not stated |
| Board audits compliance | Not stated |
Common questions
- How many CE hours does a Montana DO need to renew?
- Montana does not require continuing education for DO license renewal, which happens every two years. The board's FAQ states plainly that Montana does not require physicians to acquire CME in order to acquire or renew a license. The board's explanation is that board certified physicians and osteopaths already meet the CME requirements set nationally for renewal of board certification. The board's rule chapter, ARM Title 24 chapter 156, sets continuing education only for acupuncturists, not for physicians.
- How often does a Montana DO license need to be renewed?
- Osteopathic Physician (DO) licenses in Montana renew every two years. Physician licenses are good for a maximum of two years and expire March 31 of the expiration year. Renewal opens online February 1 and must be completed by March 31; renewing after the expiration date adds an automatic 100 percent late fee.
Sources
Last verified September 7, 2026. Every value above was read from one of these.
- Board of Medical Examiners FAQs, Montana Department of Labor and IndustryState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
- Renewal Process, Montana Board of Medical ExaminersState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
- Montana State Board of Medical Examiners Rules, ARM Title 24 chapter 156 (compilation posted by the board)Statute or administrative rule, accessed September 7, 2026
- Mont. Admin. r. 24.101.413, Renewal Dates and RequirementsThird-party summary, accessed September 7, 2026
Montana licenses MDs and DOs through one board. The board's FAQ lists the license type as Physician (M.D. or D.O.), so the MD and DO records cite the same sources and carry the same values. No continuing medical education is required, so hours, unit, category minimums, carryover, and documentation fields are left null or not applicable. The board mandates no CME subject matter, so mandatory_topics is empty. Federal DEA training obligations are not a Montana board requirement and are not recorded. ARM 24.101.413 sets the biennial March 31 renewal date; it was read on the Cornell mirror because the state's own rule server was not fetched, and it is cited as a third party summary. The board's rule compilation PDF is titled as current through March 31, 2024 even though its file name says 09-30-22.
Provided for general reference. Requirements change through legislative sessions and rulemaking, so confirm with the Montana Board of Medical Examiners before relying on them for a renewal. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.