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License or Certification Renewal Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Active RN and LPN licenses renew every 2 years. [source] |
| Renewal fee | Biennial active RN renewal: $191, including the $26 MHCC fee. Active LPN renewal: $165. Other statuses differ. [source] |
| Renewal application | License or Certification Renewal |
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Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
Maryland Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Code of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.27.01.13 Renewal of License.
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Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- Code of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 10.27.01.13 Renewal of License Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Pages - Home Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Pages - 2025 Nurse Fee Schedule Update Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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