Can I have my report changed or removed?

The NPDB is prohibited by law from changing or removing a report.

Organizations that submit reports to the NPDB are responsible for the accuracy of the information they submit, and are required to certify that the report is accurate. However, if the report contains information that inaccurately identifies the subject of the report (e.g., date of birth, name, gender, state license number), the subject of the report should contact the reporting entity, and request that the reporting entity correct the inaccurate identification information by submitting a Correction Report.

If you are unable to reach the reporting entity, or are still not satisfied with the outcome of the report, you may add a statement or dispute the report.

Other Questions You May Find Helpful

• What are my options if I want to respond to a report?
• My information (e.g., date of birth, name, gender, state license number) is wrong on my report; how can I have this corrected?
• Who can view my report?
• I am applying for jobs while awaiting a dispute decision on my report. If a hiring company sees the report, how will they know that I am disputing it?
• I have supporting documentation to prove this report is wrong; may I send it to the NPDB?

Related Resources

• Practitioner Guide to the NPDB Infographic
• About Responding to Reports
• How to Submit a Statement
• How to Dispute a Report
• NPDB Guidebook, Chapter F: Subject Statements and the Dispute Process