California medical license lookup and API
The Medical Board of California (MBC) publishes physician license data in more than one way, and the machine-readable options come with conditions. Here is what's available and what it means for teams verifying licenses across states.
How to get California medical license data (official sources)
- Weekly database: MBC provides a free weekly Access database of license information. See MBC's Public Information page: mbc.ca.gov/Resources/Statistics/Public-Information.aspx.
- Real-time API: the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) offers a real-time license API. Access requires a DCA account and a one-hour demo (same MBC page).
What this means if you verify licenses in many states
California's bulk option is a weekly database file, and its real-time option needs an account and a demo before you can start. Florida uses a daily bulk file. For a multi-state program, each state is its own integration, with its own format, refresh cadence and onboarding.
California license status through Licensy
- One format: California results come back in the same normalized schema as the other 50 states + DC.
- Daily monitoring: webhooks fire on status changes, you get 60-day expiry warnings, and license history is kept.
- Two ways in: a REST API and an MCP server.
- Coverage: physicians (MD and DO) and physician assistants.
FAQ
How do I get California medical license data in bulk?
The Medical Board of California provides a free weekly Access database. Details are on MBC's Public Information page.
Does California have a medical license API?
Yes. The Department of Consumer Affairs offers a real-time API. You need a DCA account and a one-hour demo to get access.
How often is the California bulk file updated?
MBC describes it as weekly.
Can I monitor California licenses for changes daily?
Yes. Licensy checks monitored licenses daily and sends a webhook when a status changes.
Does Licensy cover California nurses or NPs?
Not today. Licensy covers physicians (MD/DO) and physician assistants.
Get California license status
Licensy is not affiliated with the Medical Board of California or the Department of Consumer Affairs. Official license records are maintained by the issuing board.