Direct answer
Published fee records are listed below with direct official source links. Fees can change and additional vendor costs may apply.
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.
Published nursing license fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Notes and official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| License renewal | LPN | $50 | Official fee page; confirm at checkout. Open official fee source ↗ |
| License renewal | RN | $75 | Official fee page; confirm at checkout. Open official fee source ↗ |
| License renewal | APRN | $100 | Additional role or controlled-substance charges may apply. Open official fee source ↗ |
| License verification | RN/LPN | $30 | Nursys verification to another jurisdiction. Open official fee source ↗ |
Costs that may be separate
Background checks
Fingerprint or criminal-background vendor charges may be separate from the board application fee and may vary by submission method or location.
Education documents
Schools, transcript services, credential evaluators and English-proficiency testing providers may charge separately.
License verification
Nursys or another verification service may charge per credential or destination when endorsement verification is required.
Late or status-specific fees
Late renewal, inactive conversion, reinstatement, temporary permits and payment processing may have separate charges.
How to pay safely
- Open the payment route from the official authority website or a source-reviewed link.
- Confirm the credential and transaction before entering card information.
- Check whether additional portal or vendor charges appear before final submission.
- Save the receipt and transaction reference.
- Verify the final license status after processing; a receipt alone is not active authority.
Fees can change after the review date. NursingLicenseBoards.com never accepts licensing payments or portal passwords.
Frequently asked questions
Are these all Maine nursing license costs?
No. Board fees may not include fingerprints, transcripts, Nursys verification, testing, processing or other vendor charges.
Can the fee change after this page is verified?
Yes. Confirm the amount on the linked official fee schedule immediately before paying.
Does NursingLicenseBoards.com accept license payments?
No. Payments are made only through the responsible authority or its authorized vendor.
Is a late or reinstatement fee the same as renewal?
No. Late, inactive, lapsed or reinstatement transactions may have different requirements and charges.
Are Nursys and fingerprint charges included?
Not unless the official fee record explicitly says so. Treat third-party verification and vendor charges separately.