NPDB Registration Guide
By registering with the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), you certify your organization's eligibility to submit queries and/or reports. Some health care organizations, such as hospitals, are required to register with the NPDB in order to carry out their mandatory querying and reporting responsibilities.
For specific eligibility requirements to register with the NPDB, see Chapter B: Eligible Entities of the NPDB Guidebook.
Steps to Register
1. Navigate to the NPDB home page ( https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov) and select “Register with the NPDB” under the For Organizations tab.




4. Check that you acknowledge and agree with the terms presented on the next screen.


7. Complete the final action items needed to complete your registration.
- On the “Print Registration” page, select the Registration Document link and print Entity Registration Instructions, Registration Checklist and Entity Registration.
- Complete the registration forms, you will need to have the Certifying Official and Administrator Registration forms notarized. Sign into your account and upload the registration documents.
- Your Data Bank Identification Number (DBID) is found on the Registration Instructions document. Retain this page for your records.
- The completed registration documents must be received within 6 months after the registration is initiated or it cannot be processed. You will receive email notification, once the NPDB processes your documents.