Direct answer
Published fee records are listed below with direct official source links. Fees can change and additional vendor costs may apply.
Michigan source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Michigan, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Published nursing license fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Notes and official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | RN/LPN | $131 | Current biennial renewal amount. Open official fee source ↗ |
| Specialty renewal | Specialty RN | $161.40 | Current specialty renewal amount. Open official fee source ↗ |
| Late renewal add-on | RN/LPN | $20 | Additional fee during the stated grace period. 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 Michigan 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.