Online Process

Please click here to navigate to our Video Tutorials page. We recommend you view these tutorials before initiating your pre-application, background check and starting your application process. Also included in the tutorials is information on studying and scheduling the Minnesota Jurisprudence Examination.

New Applicants: Please review the Criminal Background Policy and Fee updates.

UPDATE: until further notice, the CBC Program is no longer scheduling appointments for fingerprinting.  

The purpose of the online pre-application process is to get a head start on your license application by paying the fees and beginning the criminal background check process. You will still need to complete and submit a paper application to the Board once you have all of your exams completed and your documentation ready. You can find the full paper applications under "New Applicants". Do not start this process unless you are certain that you want a Minnesota dental license, because the fees charged are nonrefundable. Do not use this portal if you want to reinstate your license .

You will NOT be able to back out and restart the pre-application process once you have started. Please do not start this process if you do not have the sufficient time to complete it. If you do get locked out, please contact the board and request your pre-application number.

To complete this Pre-Application you will need:
  • An active Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit card
  • Be prepared to fill out a background check
For Minnesota addresses, be sure to select your county.

Start the Online Pre-Application Process

Offline Payment

Thank you for your application or submission to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. The Board offers and encourages online payment to ensure the quickest and most efficient processing of your request. However, you may elect to submit your payment manually by mailing a personal check or cashiers check payable to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. Please ensure the following information accompanies your payment, as this will assist us in properly crediting your payment and ensures that we are able to contact you should we have any questions:
  • First and Last name
  • Application Number
  • Telephone Number
  • Email Address
  • Mailing Address

Please mail your payment with the above information to:

Minnesota Board of Dentistry
335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 250
St. Paul, MN 55102

Please note we are unable to process your application until payment is received.

If you have any questions or require assistance submitting your payment, please contact our office at (612) 617-2250 or dental.board@state.mn.us