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Maine nursing
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Maine nursing license renewal and reactivation Follow the board’s application and payment steps.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | After the first renewal, nursing licenses renew every two years on or before the licensee’s birthday. The initial term is one to two years. Maine offers no grace period; a lapsed license must be resolved before practice resumes. [source] |
| Renewal fee | RN renewal: $75; LPN renewal: $50; APRN renewal: $100. Reactivation and reinstatement are different applications. [source] |
| Renewal application | Maine nursing license renewal and reactivation |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Official sources & licensing authorities
Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
Maine State Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN)Authority listed in Maine Revised Statutes — Title 32, §2206: Renewals.
Source review dates · 6 sources
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- Maine Revised Statutes — Title 32, §2206: Renewals Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Home | Nursing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- License Renewal & Reactivation | Nursing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fees & Fines | Nursing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- License FAQs | Nursing Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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