§ 3519 Physician Assistant Licensing Requirements

Business and Professions Code·California

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•You must finish an approved school program to become a physician assistant.
•You have to pass a test to get your license.
•If you’ve done something really bad (like broken important rules), you might not get a license.
•You must pay the required fees to get your license.

Example

A person finishes a physician assistant program and passes the test but forgets to pay the fee.

Even if they did everything else right, they won’t get their license until they pay the fee.

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§ 3519 Physician Assistant Licensing Requirements

The board shall issue a license to all physician assistant applicants who meet all of the following requirements: (a) Provide evidence of successful completion of an approved program. (b) Pass any examination required under Section 3517. (c) Not be subject to denial of licensure under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475) or Section 3527. (d) Pay all fees required under Section 3521.1. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 649, Sec. 37. (SB 806) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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license physician evidence completion examination

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 3519.

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