Michigan licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Michigan Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Michigan: LPN, RN, Specialty Certification. Public status checks use Michigan Verify a Licensed Professional; renewal uses Michigan MiPLUS. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial The compact classification shown for this review is Non-compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Michigan Verify a Licensed Professional is the reviewed public verification route for Michigan. The destination is hosted on www.michigan.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Michigan, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial The named renewal route is Michigan MiPLUS. The current fee summary is Michigan lists RN/LPN renewal at $131 and specialty RN renewal at $161.40. A late fee can apply during the grace period..
CE or competence
The reviewed Michigan continuing-education or competence rule is: RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management. The record-retention or audit note is: Keep continuing-education documentation for four years after the renewal period..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Michigan Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Michigan LARA license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the expiration shown in MiPLUS. A 60-day grace period can be available with an additional late fee, but practice authority must be confirmed. |
| Continuing competence | RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management. |
| Fees | Michigan lists RN/LPN renewal at $131 and specialty RN renewal at $161.40. A late fee can apply during the grace period. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, Specialty Certification |
| Phone | (517) 241-0199 |
| Physical location | 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48909 |
| Mailing address | 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48909 |
| Primary official domains | www.michigan.gov |
How to verify a Michigan nursing license
Michigan Verify a Licensed Professional is the reviewed public verification route for Michigan. The destination is hosted on www.michigan.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Michigan MiPLUS.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan credential type | Confirm the exact credential among LPN, RN, Specialty Certification; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Michigan, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Michigan Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Michigan, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Biennial. Renew before the expiration shown in MiPLUS. A 60-day grace period can be available with an additional late fee, but practice authority must be confirmed. | For Michigan, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Michigan is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Michigan; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. | For Michigan, 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 Michigan Board of Nursing, Michigan LARA license verification 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 Michigan verification date. | For Michigan, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Michigan nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: MiPLUS.
- Review the expiration date and renewal notice.
- Complete 25 CE hours with required pain content.
- Sign in to MiPLUS and complete the renewal.
- Pay the displayed fee and any applicable late charge.
- Verify the renewed status through LARA.
Renewal cautions
- Do not assume the grace period authorizes practice without confirming status.
- A maximum of 12 CE hours may be earned in a 24-hour period.
- Keep CE records for four years.
Continuing education or continuing competence
RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management.
- At least 2 hours in pain and symptom management.
- Do not earn more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
- Meet any human-trafficking, implicit-bias or other separate training obligations that apply under current Michigan rules.
Records and audits: Keep continuing-education documentation for four years after the renewal period.
Michigan license by endorsement
The reviewed Michigan credential set is LPN, RN, Specialty Certification. Use Michigan Verify a Licensed Professional for the public record and Michigan MiPLUS for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Non-compact jurisdiction. The public record host is www.michigan.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Non-compact jurisdiction
Michigan is classified as Non-compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial and the authority model is Health-profession board administered by Michigan LARA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | RN/LPN | $131 | Current biennial renewal amount. Official source ↗ |
| Specialty renewal | Specialty RN | $161.40 | Current specialty renewal amount. Official source ↗ |
| Late renewal add-on | RN/LPN | $20 | Additional fee during the stated grace period. Official source ↗ |
Michigan Board of Nursing contact and location
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6 reviewed official destinations for Michigan
Michigan Verify a Licensed Professional ↗
Michigan LARA public directory for finding or verifying a licensed professional or business.
Michigan LARA official verification service · reviewed July 28, 2026Michigan MiPLUS ↗
Michigan MiPLUS is the reviewed Michigan renewal destination on www.michigan.gov. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Michigan LARA official apply, renew and license-change system · reviewed July 28, 2026MiPLUS ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Michigan Nursing Licensing Guide ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Michigan Nursing Fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Michigan 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 Michigan?
Michigan Board of Nursing. The Michigan Board of Nursing is administered through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Public license verification and MiPLUS account transactions are separate services.
What is the reviewed Michigan license lookup?
Michigan LARA license verification. Michigan Verify a Licensed Professional is the reviewed public verification route for Michigan. The destination is hosted on www.michigan.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Michigan MiPLUS.
When is a Michigan nursing license renewed?
Biennial. Renew before the expiration shown in MiPLUS. A 60-day grace period can be available with an additional late fee, but practice authority must be confirmed.
What CE or competence applies in Michigan?
RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management.
What fee information is published for Michigan?
Michigan lists RN/LPN renewal at $131 and specialty RN renewal at $161.40. A late fee can apply during the grace period.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Michigan?
Michigan Board of Nursing publishes (517) 241-0199 and 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48909.