Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Washington means applying through the Washington Medical Commission, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Washington licensing and credentialing for you.
How to get licensed in Washington
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Washington Medical Commission, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Washington issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Washington Medical Commission
The WA board sets Washington's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$136
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Washington Medical Commission. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
How Rivon handles Washingtonlicensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Washington license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Washington Medical Commission. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Washington application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Washington physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Washington?
Most Washington physician assistant applications take about 45 days once the Washington Medical Commission has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses physician assistants in Washington?
Physician assistants in Washington are licensed by the Washington Medical Commission, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Washington physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Washington physician assistant application fee is around $136. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Washington Medical Commission before you apply.
Do I need a Washington license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Washington — including by telehealth — you typically need a Washington license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Washington physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Washington license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Washington application and payer enrollment end to end.