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What Goes in a Credentialing Packet

Most requests ask for the same two dozen items, and a packet that is already assembled turns a week of searching into a few minutes.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026. General information, not legal or compliance advice.

Identity and education

• Government-issued photo identification.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Diploma and training certificates.
• Board certification.

Licensure and registrations

• State license or licenses.
• DEA registration and state controlled substance registration.
• NPI confirmation and a current CAQH profile.

Compliance and health

• Life support cards.
• Immunization and TB records.
• Malpractice insurance certificate and claims history.
• Attestations and references.

Keep it fresh

Replace each item when it renews. MedLicense can order the documents the way a facility asks for them and export a ZIP, a combined PDF and a Word profile. See locum tenens credentialing.

Protect it

A packet holds sensitive identifiers, so send it through a secure channel, and see health data privacy.