Maine licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Maine State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Maine: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use Maine license verification; renewal uses Maine License Renewal FAQ. The recorded renewal schedule is Every two years by birthday The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.
Public verification
Maine license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Maine. The destination is hosted on www.maine.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Maine, the recorded renewal cycle is Every two years by birthday The named renewal route is Maine License Renewal FAQ. The current fee summary is LPN renewal $50; RN renewal $75; APRN renewal $100 on the official fee page..
CE or competence
The reviewed Maine continuing-education or competence rule is: The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions. The record-retention or audit note is: Keep certificates and certification records for the period required by the Board and certifying organization..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Maine State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Maine public license search and Nursys |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years by birthday |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the individual birthday expiration shown in the official record; the Board publishes no grace period. |
| Continuing competence | The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions. |
| Fees | LPN renewal $50; RN renewal $75; APRN renewal $100 on the official fee page. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (207) 287-1133 |
| Physical location | 161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158 |
| Mailing address | 161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158 |
| Primary official domains | www.maine.gov |
How to verify a Maine nursing license
Maine license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Maine. The destination is hosted on www.maine.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Maine License Renewal FAQ.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Maine credential type | For Maine, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Maine, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Maine State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Maine, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Every two years by birthday. Renew before the individual birthday expiration shown in the official record; the Board publishes no grace period. | For Maine, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Maine is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Maine or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Maine, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Maine State Board of Nursing, Maine public license search and Nursys or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Maine verification date. | For Maine, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Maine nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Maine online licensing services.
- Confirm the credential and birthday expiration date.
- Complete any credential-specific CE or certification obligations.
- Use the official online renewal route.
- Submit disclosures and the current fee before expiration.
- Verify the renewed status in the public record.
Renewal cautions
- No grace period means late action can interrupt authority to practice.
- APRN approval and controlled-substance requirements are separate from basic RN renewal.
Continuing education or continuing competence
The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions.
- Maintain national certification where required.
- Follow APRN role-specific and pharmacology conditions.
- Retain completion evidence for the Board’s audit process.
Records and audits: Keep certificates and certification records for the period required by the Board and certifying organization.
Maine license by endorsement
The reviewed Maine credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use Maine license verification for the public record and Maine License Renewal FAQ for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is www.maine.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Every two years by birthday
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
NLC member jurisdiction
Maine is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Every two years by birthday and the authority model is State nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| License renewal | LPN | $50 | Official fee page; confirm at checkout. Official source ↗ |
| License renewal | RN | $75 | Official fee page; confirm at checkout. Official source ↗ |
| License renewal | APRN | $100 | Additional role or controlled-substance charges may apply. Official source ↗ |
| License verification | RN/LPN | $30 | Nursys verification to another jurisdiction. Official source ↗ |
Maine State Board of Nursing contact and location
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4 reviewed official destinations for Maine
Maine license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Maine License Renewal FAQ ↗
Birthday-based renewal and reactivation instructions
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Maine APRN FAQ ↗
APRN continuing-education and approval requirements
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Maine State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Maine?
Maine State Board of Nursing. The Maine State Board of Nursing regulates RN, LPN and APRN licensure. RN/LPN endorsement verification is routed through Nursys, while Board pages remain the source for Maine renewal, fees and APRN-specific requirements.
What is the reviewed Maine license lookup?
Maine public license search and Nursys. Maine license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Maine. The destination is hosted on www.maine.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Maine License Renewal FAQ.
When is a Maine nursing license renewed?
Every two years by birthday. Renew before the individual birthday expiration shown in the official record; the Board publishes no grace period.
What CE or competence applies in Maine?
The Board’s general renewal FAQ does not state a routine RN/LPN contact-hour total. APRNs generally complete 50 contact hours during the two-year approval period, with role and pharmacology conditions.
What fee information is published for Maine?
LPN renewal $50; RN renewal $75; APRN renewal $100 on the official fee page.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Maine?
Maine State Board of Nursing publishes (207) 287-1133 and 161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158.