Direct answer
The responsible authority is Maine State Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Maine source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Maine, 5 primary official source records and 9 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | Maine License Verification | Use the reviewed Maine primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Maine result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Maine License Renewal FAQ | Maine renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew before the individual birthday expiration shown in the official record; the Board publishes no grace period. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Maine APRN FAQ | Maine rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 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. |
| Apply by endorsement | Maine Licensure Services | The Maine destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys for participating RN/LPN jurisdictions; follow direct Board instructions if a required record is outside Nursys. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Maine online licensing services | Authenticated Maine transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.maine.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Maine. For Maine, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Maine State Board of Nursing | For Maine, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (207) 287-1133 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Maine authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Maine status recorded as NLC member jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Maine State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Maine license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Maine source remains Maine public license search and Nursys.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Maine public license search and Nursys for Maine; follow Maine State Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Maine?
Maine State Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(207) 287-1133
Is there a separate mailing address?
161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0158
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.