NURSE LICENSURE GUIDE 2023
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Maine, ME
FEES
Endorsement Application: $75.00
TIMING
Permanent License
2-3 weeks (with fingerprints completed outside of Maine). 1-2 weeks (with fingerprints conducted in Maine).
LICENCE RENEWAL
- Renewal cadence: When you are issued your first nursing license (depending on your birthdate) your license will be active for at least one year and no more than two years. After you renew your license for the first time, you will renew your license every two years on or before your birthday.
- Renewal fee: $75
- Required contact hours: None
- Online renewal is mandatory.
Important Things to Know
- A legal resident of another compact state, moving to Maine would need to provide a Declaration of Primary Residence Form when the applicant relocates to Maine.
Licensure by Endorsement
Process
Permanent License
- Submit an application online and pay the fee
- Upload a current picture (not a copy of a driver’s license, ID, or passport)
- Upload a signature page that is manually signed (electronic signatures are not accepted).
- Send in supporting documentation. All “yes” responses to questions in the disciplinary section of the application require a signed explanation (and court documents for any incidents that occurred less than 10 years ago). Send documentation to the Maine State Board of Nursing 158 SHS Augusta ME 04333; or to Endorsement.PFRNursing@maine.gov