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Complete the open-book exam and save the answer sheet.","title":"Request and Pass Jurisprudence Exam","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Download and complete the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Acknowledgement Form. It must be notarized or witnessed by a Board employee.","title":"Complete CORI Form","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register for an account on the Health Professions Licensing Portal to begin the digital application process.","title":"Create Online Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Upload all required documents and pay the $60 non-refundable application fee through the portal.","title":"Submit Application and Fee","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-31T08:10:08.902548+00:00","verify_license_url":null}