Effective for licenses that expire June 30, 2025, the Medical Board of California will no longer accept or process paper-based renewals for a Physician’s and Surgeon’s (P&S) License. Licenses expiring on or after June 30 must be renewed through the BreEZe online system. 

The medical board will continue sending license renewal information (including instructions and reminders) to licensees via email. To verify or update your email address, visit www.breeze.ca.gov and login to your account.

The medical board first began transitioning to a paperless process in 2023 when it stopped accepting all paper applications.

The medical board estimates that 15% of physicians still use paper renewal forms, and says that a  paperless process helps both applicants and the board by increasing efficiency, enhancing security, and reducing costs and impact to the environment.