RN License Renewal in Maryland (2026)

RN license renewal in Maryland is handled by the Maryland Board of Nursing, which requires Registered Nurse (RN)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Maryland RN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial, expiring on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. Online renewal opens 90 days before expiration and stays open up to 30 days after.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$191.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Maryland Board of Nursing

Go to the official Maryland Board of Nursing renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maryland Board of Nursing. manual review of Maryland Board of Nursing renewal-details page and fee schedule.

Continuing-education requirements for RNs in Maryland

Maryland uses a continued-competency standard, not fixed CE contact hours: at renewal a nurse attests to either 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the past five years (direct care, supervision, teaching, or administration) or completion of a board-approved refresher course. One-time attestations also apply — implicit-bias training (first renewal after 4/1/2022) and structural-racism training (first renewal after 4/1/2026).

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How to renew your RN license in Maryland

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Maryland Board of Nursing portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: The $191 biennial active RN renewal fee is effective July 1, 2025 and includes a $26 MHCC fee. No single flat late fee is published. The mbon.maryland.gov homepage was not directly retrievable during research (403); facts verified via the Board's identical health.maryland.gov/mbon pages and official fee schedule.

RN license renewal in Maryland: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my RN license in Maryland?

Maryland RN licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial, expiring on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. Online renewal opens 90 days before expiration and stays open up to 30 days after.

Can I renew my Maryland RN license online?

Yes — Maryland offers online renewal through the Maryland Board of Nursing. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Maryland RN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Maryland Board of Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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