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  • How do I register/renew my NCT Registry listing?

    A notice will be sent 60-90 days prior to the expiration date as a reminder that it is time to register. Permits are registered online and paid for with a credit card or electronic check. Registration forms are not available for printing from our web site.

    What do I need to do to change the name I use professionally?

    You must provide us with a statement that gives an explanation of your request, a completed Name Change Application form and a notarized copy of the legal document(s) that granted your name change, i.e. marriage license, divorce decree etc.

    Is the registration payment due before the expiration of a license?

    Yes. The completed registration application and payment are due on or before the expiration date of the permit. However, you should allow at least 5 working days for the processing of the form, the fee and posting to the computer system.

    Can fees be refunded?

    Refunds of application/registration fees are available in very limited circumstances. These fees may be refunded in cases of administrative error by the TMB; applicants who withdraw their applications within 45 days of initial application, licensees who retire or request cancellation within 90 days of paying the fee, or on behalf of applicants/licensees who die within 90 days of paying the fee. A pro-rated refund may be requested for good cause by a spouse or personal representative of an applicant/licensee who has died more than 90 days after paying the application/registration fee. Refund circumstances are addressed in Board rule 175.5(c).

    Do I need to send copies of my CME certificates with my registration?

    No. You will need to provide these documents if you are selected in a random CME audit conducted after each registration period or if you receive a written request from Board staff to present these documents.

    Is there a reduced fee for military licensees?

    No, there is not. However, military personnel, with questions regarding registration or permits, who are being deployed, should contact the TMB.

    What is the biennial renewal fee for the NCT registry?

    The fee for the NCT registry renewal is $56.00.

    Is there a penalty for registering/renewing an NCT registry late?

    Yes. There is no grace period for the expiration date of an NCT Registry. Once the expiration date has occurred, a penalty fee of $50.00 will be added. If a permit has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.

    Can I give my change of address over the phone?

    No.  However, changes in mailing or practice addresses can now be updated online in most situations.  For those license types that cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required.  Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/change-address

    Why was the NCT permit eliminated?

    In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians.  What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.

    Why can’t I register my NCT permit and my NCT registry at the same time?

    In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians.  What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.

    The NCT Registry and the NCT Permit were renewed separately. Under current rules and regulations, the NCT registry is on a biennial (2 year) renewal schedule.  Before elimination by statutory changes, the NCT permit was  an annual renewal.

    You will need to continue to renew your NCT Registry listing or hardship exemption to continue to practice as an NCT in Texas. 

    Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first NCT Registry renewal with the Texas Medical Board?

    The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 601.1111.

    Will I continue to renew my NCT registry in my birth month?

    Registration/renewal through TMB will be completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward NCTs on the Registry will expire once a year, on June 30th.

     

    As part of the transition from DSHS to TMB, existing NCTs on the registry will have their first registration (renewal) with TMB per the existing permit expiration date. The renewal fee charged at the time of the first renewal with TMB will be pro-rated to bring the permits in line with the new expiration dates.  

    How do I change my address with the Texas Medical Board?

    As part of the “My TMB” system, we are now able to offer the ability to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees.

     

    To update your mailing or practice address online click the “My TMB” link in the upper right hand corner of our website (near the “search” box), and create an account if you do not have one already.

    Do I need to apply for a hardship exemption if I am only doing Bone Densitometry?

    Not at this time.  Board rule 194.15 (b) states that as long as a person is not performing radiologic procedures other than bone densitometry is not required to obtain a hardship exemption as long as they are in compliance with the rest of Board Rule194.15.  

    Do I need to register my supervising physician?

    Registering a supervising physician for an NCT will no longer be required.  However, an NCT will still need to obtain and maintain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.  

    Why does my NCT permit show a status of “NLR”?

    The NCT permit is now inactive and no longer required by statute.