This Process is ONLY for Applicants who hold an ACTIVE Compact Unecumbered license and would like to obtain Licensure by Endorsement in Maryland
To be endorsed in the State of Maryland, all applicants must have obtained licensure by NCLEX exam and follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Complete a Background Check/Fingerprinting
- In Maryland
- Download the Live Scan Background/fingerprinting form.
- Include Agency Authorization# 9300000850 and ORI# (if required): MD920480Z
- Complete and take to any fingerprinting facility in Maryland
- Submit your application within 48 hours of completing background/fingerprinting
- Outside of Maryland
- Request an “Out-of-State" fingerprinting card at Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
- Include Agency Authorization# 9300000850 and ORI# (if required): MD920480Z
- Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)-located in Reisterstown Road Plaza
6776 Reisterstown Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone 410-764-4501 https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml
Step 2 – Complete License Verification
- Using Nursys.com, your “original" state of licensure must be verified
- Once registration is completed in nursys.com, your license verification is immediately available for verification
Step 3 – Complete RN/LPN Endorsement Application
- The Maryland Board of Nursing requires applicants for Temporary licenses to use a permanent Mailing Address when completing the application for licensure. This is especially important for licensees who are not going to reside in Maryland for an extended period of time.
- If applying for endorsement and you have an active multistate license, you are not eligible for a temporary license. You are allowed to work in Maryland under your compact license until your permanent Maryland license is issued.
- You will need:
- A digital passport style photograph in PNG or JPG file format
- The 12 digit tracking number from under the barcode on the fingerprint card or 12 digit tracking number on the Live Scan receipt
- To submit your application within 48 hours of completing background/fingerprinting
- Active license from another state
- A Visa or Masters card credit or debit card
- Permanent license fee - $230.00
- Temporary 90-day license fee - $70.00
Apply by clicking the RN/LPN Endorsement Application link
If you do not hold a valid U.S. Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), you must complete a paper Endorsement application. Please click the links below.
No SSN or ITIN (Instructions)
No SSN or ITIN (Application)
Affidavit for Licensure
