Giving up and restoring your licence or registration

If you’re either:

  • not working as a doctor;
  • doing work for which you don’t need a licence; or
  • working overseas 

you can either give up your registration, or stay registered and just give up your licence.

What this guide will help you do
This guide will help you make a decision about giving up or restoring your licence to practise or registration.
Next steps
Once you understand the options available to you, submit the application that's right for your individual circumstances.
  1. Summary
  2. Should I give up my registration or just my licence to practise?
  3. Things to consider if you are giving up your licence
  4. What should I do if I am unsure whether I need a licence to practise
  5. What should I do if I decide to give up my licence
  1. Leaving the medical register in good standing
  2. How do I apply to give up my registration or licence?
  3. How do I get my registration?
  4. Applying for or restoring your licence to practise only
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