APPLYING FOR A NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE IN MARYLAND

​An applicant for a license as a nursing home administrator shall submit an application through the online application system, provided by the Board, and shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has met the requirements in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland Health Occupations Article Title 9 and  Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 10.33.01 for Nursing Home Administrators under “Board Laws and Regulations”

STEPS FOR COMPLETING ONLINE APPLICATION:

STEP 1: Carefully read the steps and refer to the LICENSING REQUIREMENTS below to apply as an AIT or Endorsement applicant; or for Reinstatement or Reactivation of your license before clicking on the “Online Application” link to start the application process.

STEP 2: You will create a user account and receive an Application ID Number to begin the online application process. Instructions will be provided in the online portal to assist you with navigating through the process, including instructions for payment of applicable fee(s) using a credit or debit card only and uploading required documents. 

STEP 3: The licensing coordinator will review the online application for completeness and the applicant will receive system generated notifications from the licensing coordinator as the application is being processed and for other action steps, as needed.

STEP 4: All applications are reviewed by the Committee meeting. AIT Program Applicants and their Preceptor are required to meet virtually with the Committee before approving the start of an AIT Program. All applicants will receive notification when a decision has been made by the Committee. You can find the Committee’s meeting dates on the BLTCA website at: ​https://health.maryland.gov/bonha/Pages/licensing.aspx​ and deadlines for submitting completed application

Important Notice: The application fee is not refundable. Once the application is accepted, the fee cannot be refunded if there is a failure to complete the application process. 

For the Criminal History Background Checks, you may print the Criminal History Background Check Live Scan Application that must be completed and submitted to the fingerprinting agency to get your fingerprints processed.

​Please click on the following link to find a convenient fingerprinting location in Maryland: http://dpscs.maryland.gov/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml.

​Please email the Board office at mdh.bltca@maryland.gov to have a fingerprint card sent to you if you are out-of-state.

​Agency Authorization Number:1600001756
ORI Number: MD920529Z

Licensing Requirements​: