Fee (applies to all pathways)  A fee of $404.00 U.S. dollars is to be paid at the time the application is submitted.  ($350.00 for the license application fee, $16.00 for NPDB/HIPDB reports, and $38.00 for the criminal background check fee). If you request a provisional license, a fee of $229.00 is required.  ($175.00 for the provisional license application fee, $16.00 for the NPDB/HIPDB reports, and $38.00 for the criminal background check fee). If you request an upgrade of your provisional license to a full license, a fee of of $175 is required.  Personal checks made payable to the NC Medical Board are acceptable. Checks returned for insufficient funds will require an additional $20.00 fee. Returned checks must be replaced by a certified check or money order.  Fees received are not refundable. Applications will not be processed until the application fee has been received.