Direct answer
The responsible authority is Maryland Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Maryland source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Maryland, 5 primary official source records and 9 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254Open 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 | Maryland License Lookup | Use the reviewed Maryland primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Maryland result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Maryland Online Renewal | Maryland renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Online renewal is generally available 90 days before expiration and remains available for 30 days after expiration; confirm the individual date. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Maryland rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: 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. |
| Apply by endorsement | Licensure by Endorsement | The Maryland destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Nursys is used where available; otherwise follow the Board’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Maryland Board online renewal | Authenticated Maryland transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: health.maryland.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Maryland. For Maryland, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Maryland Board of Nursing | For Maryland, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (410) 585-1900 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 Maryland authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Maryland Board Contact Information ↗
Department-specific contacts for renewal, exam, endorsement, advanced practice and complaints.
Maryland Board official contact directory · reviewed July 28, 2026Maryland 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 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 Maryland 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 Maryland Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Maryland license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Maryland source remains Maryland Board of Nursing license lookup.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Maryland Board of Nursing license lookup for Maryland; follow Maryland 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 Maryland?
Maryland Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(410) 585-1900
Is there a separate mailing address?
4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254
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.