The Maryland Board of Nursing has been working to implement an updated fee schedule for RNs and LPNs in the online Licensing Application and Renewal System. This work has resulted in an unavoidable delay with the upcoming July and August renewals.
These system changes are scheduled to be completed this week. As such, the online system will return to service, and renewals will open beginning
Monday, June 9th at 8:00 AM.
Please see the message below regarding the new fee schedule for RNs and LPNs at the Maryland Board of Nursing
Effective July 1, 2025 all licensing fees for RNs and LPNs will be increased.
For licensing renewals, the implementation of this increase will be based on the license renewal date.
All initial applications for licensure received on or after July 1st will be assessed at the new rate.
Examples:
If your license expires after July 1, 2025 your renewal will be assessed at the new rate, regardless of when you submit your renewal application.
If your license expires before July 1, 2025 your renewal fee
for this cycle will remain at the existing rate, regardless of when you renew. The new rate will be imposed during your next renewal.
Please keep in mind this change does not extend or modify your renewal date or renewal cycle.
Reminder:
All RN and LPN licenses may be renewed up to 90 days before your scheduled renewal date.
NEW RN & LPN Fee Schedule, Effective July 1, 2025
EXAMINATION FEE:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) exam and re-exam - $187.00
ENDORSEMENT FEE:
- RN and LPN Endorsement - $230.00
TEMPORARY LICENSE FEE:
- RN and LPN Temporary License - $70.00
RENEWAL FEES:
- Biennial Active Licensed Practical Nurse renewal: $165.00
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Biennial Active Registered Nurse renewal (Includes $26 MHCC fee): $191.00*
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Biennial Volunteer RN/LPN renewal:
$73.00
- Biennial Inactive RN/LPN renewal:
$60.00
- Biennial LPN conversion from Inactive to Active (Renewal fee - Inactive Renewal fee):
$105.00
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Biennial RN conversion from Inactive to Active (Renewal fee - Inactive Renewal fee + $26 MHCC fee): $131.00*
OTHER FEES:
- * The Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) fee assessed to Active status RNs varies on an annual basis. The current assessment is
$26.00 biennially. LPNs, CNAs, and MTs do not pay this assessment.
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Returned checks:
$30.00
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Verification of licensure to another state: $45.00 **The Maryland Board of Nursing no longer verifies directly to other Compact states. Applicants with a Compact license must verify licensure through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's Nursys program.
Updated 6/3/2025
