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United States · Licensing exam

What to bring to the USMLE

Bring two things on every test day: your scheduling permit, on paper or on your phone, and an unexpired, government-issued photo ID with your signature. The name on your ID has to match the permit exactly. Without both, you won’t be let in and you’ll pay to reschedule.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

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Your ID must have a recent photo and your signature, and your name must be in Latin (English) letters. Small differences are fine: capital letters, a middle name or initial on one but not the other, or a suffix. Anything else, contact the organization that registered you straight away. Your scheduling permit may list extra ID rules, so read it.

  • Passport
  • Driver’s license with a photo
  • National identity card
  • Another unexpired, government-issued ID

Your USMLE ID and candidate number

Your USMLE ID is the number the program uses for you. You’ll need it when you contact NBME, FSMB or the USMLE program about your exam, so keep it handy. If you can’t find it, log in to the portal you registered through: MyUSMLE for U.S. schools, or FSMB’s USMLE portal for schools outside the U.S.

At the test center you also use your candidate identification number (CIN), shown on your scheduling permit. You write it on your note board and type it to start the exam.

What you can take into the testing room

Only your ID and locker key, plus pre-approved items like soft foam earplugs without strings, water in a clear bottle with the labels removed, and some medicines or medical devices. Everything else goes in a locker, including your phone, watch and wallet. Phones have to be turned off, not just silenced.

Jewelry is not allowed, except wedding and engagement rings. Staff will check your glasses and pockets, and scan you at check-in and after each break. Religious headwear is checked by sight only.

Before you leave home

  • Check that the name on your permit and ID match.
  • Make sure your ID won’t expire before test day.
  • Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early. More than 30 minutes late and you won’t be admitted.
  • Pack food and drinks for your breaks. You can only get to your locker during an authorized break.

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Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.