Maryland licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Maryland Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Maryland: RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Public status checks use Maryland Look Up a License Directory; renewal uses Online renewal. The recorded renewal schedule is Credential-specific cycle shown in the Maryland record The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.
Public verification
Maryland Look Up a License Directory is the reviewed public verification route for Maryland. The destination is hosted on health.maryland.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Maryland, the recorded renewal cycle is Credential-specific cycle shown in the Maryland record The named renewal route is Online renewal. The current fee summary is RN renewal: $191; LPN renewal: $165..
CE or competence
The reviewed Maryland continuing-education or competence rule is: RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training. The record-retention or audit note is: Keep employment/practice evidence or refresher documentation supporting renewal eligibility..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Maryland Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Maryland Board of Nursing license lookup |
| Renewal cycle | Credential-specific cycle shown in the Maryland record |
| Renewal deadline | Online renewal is generally available 90 days before expiration and remains available for 30 days after expiration; confirm the individual date. |
| Continuing competence | RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training. |
| Fees | RN renewal: $191; LPN renewal: $165. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (410) 585-1900 |
| Physical location | 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254 |
| Mailing address | 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254 |
| Primary official domains | health.maryland.gov |
How to verify a Maryland nursing license
Maryland Look Up a License Directory is the reviewed public verification route for Maryland. The destination is hosted on health.maryland.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Online renewal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland credential type | For Maryland, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, CNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Maryland, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Maryland Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Maryland, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Credential-specific cycle shown in the Maryland record. Online renewal is generally available 90 days before expiration and remains available for 30 days after expiration; confirm the individual date. | For Maryland, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Maryland 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 Maryland or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Maryland, 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 Maryland Board of Nursing, Maryland Board of Nursing license lookup 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 Maryland verification date. | For Maryland, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Maryland nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Maryland Board online renewal.
- Check the license expiration and renewal window.
- Confirm 1,000 practice hours in the prior five years or completion of an approved refresher route.
- Complete any current required training or disclosures.
- Submit the online renewal and pay the credential-specific fee.
- Verify the updated public record.
Renewal cautions
- A license outside the online grace period may require reinstatement.
- Credential-specific training can apply even when there is no general RN/LPN CE-hour total.
Continuing education or continuing competence
RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training.
- Active-practice or refresher-course eligibility.
- Any current Board-mandated training displayed for the credential.
- APRN certification and specialty requirements where applicable.
Records and audits: Keep employment/practice evidence or refresher documentation supporting renewal eligibility.
Maryland license by endorsement
The reviewed Maryland credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Use Maryland Look Up a License Directory for the public record and Online renewal 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 health.maryland.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Credential-specific cycle shown in the Maryland record
National verification and compact status
NLC member jurisdiction
Maryland is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Credential-specific cycle shown in the Maryland record 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN renewal | RN | $191 | Includes the listed $26 MHCC assessment. Official source ↗ |
| LPN renewal | LPN | $165 | Published renewal fee. Official source ↗ |
| Licensure by endorsement | RN/LPN | $230 | Published endorsement application fee. Official source ↗ |
| Temporary license | RN/LPN | $70 | Separate 90-day temporary license fee if eligible. Official source ↗ |
Maryland Board of Nursing contact and location
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7 reviewed official destinations for Maryland
Maryland Look Up a License Directory ↗
Maryland Board licensing directory containing the Look Up a License route. Use the current board-provided lookup from this page.
Maryland Board official Licenses & Certifications directory · reviewed July 28, 2026Online renewal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026RN/LPN Renewal Details ↗
Practice-hour and refresher criteria
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Licensure by endorsement ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Services and fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Maryland Board Contact Information ↗
Department-specific contacts for renewal, exam, endorsement, advanced practice and complaints.
Maryland Board official contact directory · reviewed July 28, 2026Maryland 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 Maryland?
Maryland Board of Nursing. The Maryland Board of Nursing regulates RN, LPN and advanced practice credentials. Maryland renewal uses an online system and emphasizes active-practice or refresher-course eligibility rather than a generic RN/LPN CE-hour total.
What is the reviewed Maryland license lookup?
Maryland Board of Nursing license lookup. Maryland Look Up a License Directory is the reviewed public verification route for Maryland. The destination is hosted on health.maryland.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Online renewal.
When is a Maryland nursing license renewed?
Credential-specific cycle shown in the Maryland record. Online renewal is generally available 90 days before expiration and remains available for 30 days after expiration; confirm the individual date.
What CE or competence applies in Maryland?
RN/LPN renewal eligibility is based on 1,000 active-practice hours in the preceding five years or an approved refresher course; complete any current credential-specific mandated training.
What fee information is published for Maryland?
RN renewal: $191; LPN renewal: $165.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Maryland?
Maryland Board of Nursing publishes (410) 585-1900 and 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254.