Medical Assistant / New York
2026 data New York board official source

New York Medical Assistant License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Performs clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices.

What the New York data shows for Medical Assistants

To practice as a medical assistant in New York, the state licensing board requires 1,000 documented education or training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. The regulation sits under New York's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Upfront cost is $100 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in New York, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

New York handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Medical Assistant · New York

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New York

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Compare all states for Medical Assistant All New York licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New York licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Medical Assistant in New York? ▼
In New York, the license path calls for 1000 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $100 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Medical Assistant in New York? ▼
Certification as a medical assistant in New York means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The New York licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Medical Assistant license to New York from another state? ▼
Out-of-state medical assistant credentials get a case-by-case review in New York rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the New York licensing board.
Does New York require a background check for Medical Assistant licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for medical assistant licensing in New York. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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Medical Assistant in New York is one requirement row in a medical assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the New York licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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