Application for general registration Profession - Medical - Part 7 Division 6 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law

Sep 18, 2026

Application instructions for general registration as a medical practitioner in Australia under Part 7 Division 6 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. The form is for graduates of Australian and New Zealand medical schools and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) eligible for general registration, including those with current provisional registration. It explains online application via the Ahpra portal, required certifications, privacy and confidentiality commitments, document attachment and processing requirements, and the completion steps for personal details and proof of identity sections.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time1 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Applying online

Account creation and online form benefits

Requirements, follow-up, and timing

Privacy and confidentiality

Collection statement and privacy policy

Symbols and form guidance

Completing the application

Certifying and attaching documents

Section A: Personal details

Section B: Proof of identity

Did you know you can now apply online? Create an Ahpra portal account and complete your application Click here to apply online Applying for registration is now available online. Create an Ahpra portal account and complete your application. Applying online is easier, faster and more secure The online application form only asks questions relevant to your situation – saving you time. Applying online also means you can • easily access our new online ID verification • track your progress as you complete each section of the application • save as you go and lodge when it suits you • check back in to see how assessment of your application is tracking. For the best experience, please use a computer or laptop when applying online. If you choose to use this form, we will need to follow up with you to ask you to validate some of the information you send us. This form will only be available for a short time. Keeping in contact We will let you know about important information to do with your application via your secure Ahpra portal. *AGEN-301* AGEN-30 Application for general registration Profession: Medical Part 7 Division 6 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (the National Law) This form is for graduates of Australian and New Zealand medical schools and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are qualified and eligible for general registration applying for general registration as a medical practitioner in Australia. DOCTORS WITH CURRENT PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION If you are an IMG or Australian or New Zealand medical graduate currently holding provisional registration, apply for general registration online on the Medical Board of Australia’s (the Board) [website](website www.medicalboard.gov.au/)[ www.medicalboard.gov.au/](website www.medicalboard.gov.au/)[ ](website www.medicalboard.gov.au/)[Registration/Forms.aspx](Registration/Forms.aspx. Do not complete this form.)[.](Registration/Forms.aspx. Do not complete this form.)[ Do not complete this form.](Registration/Forms.aspx. Do not complete this form.) It is important that you refer to the Board’s registration standards, codes and guidelines when completing the form. Registration standards, codes and guidelines can be found [at](at www.medicalboard.gov.au)[ www.medicalboard.gov.au](at www.medicalboard.gov.au) This application will not be considered unless it is complete and all supporting documentation has been provided. Supporting documentation must be certified in accordance with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) guidelines. See Certifying documents in the Information and definitions section of this form. Privacy and confidentiality The Board and Ahpra are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) . The ways the Board and Ahpra may collect, use and disclose your information are set out in the collection statement relevant to this application, available [at](at www.ahpra.gov.au/privacy)[ www.ahpra.gov.au/privacy](at www.ahpra.gov.au/privacy). By signing this form, you confirm that you have read the collection statement. Ahpra’s privacy policy explains how you may access and seek correction of your personal information held by Ahpra and the Board, how to complain to Ahpra about a breach of your privacy and how your complaint will be dealt with. This policy can be accessed [at](at www.ahpra.gov.au/privacy)[ www.ahpra.gov.au/privacy](at www.ahpra.gov.au/privacy). Symbols in this form Additional information Provides specific information about a question or section of the form. Attention Highlights important information about the form. Attach document(s) to this form Processing cannot occur until all required documents are received. Signature required Requests appropriate parties to sign the form where indicated. Mail document(s) directly to Ahpra Requires delivery of documents by an organisation or the applicant. Compl

FAQs

Who is this application for?

It is for graduates of Australian and New Zealand medical schools and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are qualified and eligible for general registration in Australia.

How can the application be submitted?

Applying for registration is available online through an Ahpra portal account where you can complete sections, save as you go, and track progress.

What happens if the application is not complete?

The application will not be considered unless it is complete and all supporting documentation is provided and certified according to Ahpra guidelines.

Sep 18, 2026

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