Fee of $397.50 US dollars ($350.00 application fee, $38.00 background check fee and $9.50 NPDB/HIPDB report fee) is to be paid at the time the application is submitted.  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 will have to be replaced by a certified check.  FEES RECEIVED ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.