Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) License Renewal Requirements

Maryland registered nurse licenses are regulated by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON). Maryland was the first state to join the original Nurse Licensure Compact and remains a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

At a Glance

Detail	Information
Regulatory Body	Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON)
Renewal Cycle	Every 2 years (biennial)
Expiration Date	28th day of your birth month (odd or even year based on birth year)
CE Hours Required	30 CEUs or alternative (see options below)
RN Renewal Fee	$136 (includes $26 MD Health Care Commission fee)
LPN Renewal Fee	$110
Compact State (NLC)	Yes (first state to join original NLC, 1999)
Online Renewal	Yes — Online License Renewal System

Continuing Education Requirements

RN and LPN — Choose One Option

1. 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the 5 years preceding the renewal date
2. Completion of a nursing diploma or degree from a Board-approved program within the past 5 years
3. 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within the 2 years preceding the renewal date

College Course Credit

• 1 semester hour = 15 CEUs (course must be nursing-related with a grade of C or higher; official transcript required)

One-Time Requirements

• Implicit Bias Training: Required for first renewal on or after April 1, 2022 (one-time attestation). Starting October 1, 2025, this is modified to "Implicit Bias and Racism Training."
• CDS Prescribing CE (2 hours): One-time requirement for APRNs authorized to prescribe controlled dangerous substances.

APRN

• Must maintain current national certification
• No separate APRN CE requirement beyond maintaining certification
• CDS prescribers must register with PDMP and complete 2-hour one-time CE

Maryland-Specific Notes

• Birth-month/birth-year renewal. Your license expires on the 28th of your birth month. If your birth year is odd, you renew in odd years; if even, in even years.
• 90-day advance window + 30-day grace. You can renew up to 90 days before expiration and have a 30-day grace period after.
• 30-day extension available. You may request a 30-day renewal extension from the Board if you cannot meet requirements before expiration.
• Compact state (first member). Maryland was the first NLC member. If you hold a multistate license from another compact state, you can practice in Maryland without a separate license. Background checks are not required when working on a compact license.
• No paper licenses issued. Print your license from the MBON website.
• Annual MHCC assessment. Active RN renewals include a Maryland Health Care Commission fee (currently ~$13/year, doubled for biennial renewal = ~$26).
• Self-attestation at renewal. CE documentation is not submitted with renewal but must be retained for 6 years for audit.
• Payment by Visa or MasterCard only.

How to Renew

1. Meet one of the three continuing competency options
2. Complete implicit bias/racism training if required (one-time)
3. Go to the Online License Renewal System
4. Complete the renewal application
5. Pay the renewal fee ($136 for RN)
6. Processing takes approximately 48–72 hours

Fees

Fee Type	Amount
RN Renewal	$136 (includes $26 MHCC fee)
LPN Renewal	$110
APRN Renewal	$146 + $10 per additional certification
Reinstatement	Contact MBON

Contact Information

Maryland Board of Nursing

• Website: mbon.maryland.gov
• License Renewal: license.mdbon.org
• Phone: (410) 585-1900 or (888) 202-9861
• Address: 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-2254

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This page is for informational purposes only. Requirements may change — always verify current requirements with the Maryland Board of Nursing before renewing. Last reviewed March 2026.

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