How to Obtain Your Maine Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $75 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | $75 | Active within 3 days if license is renewed online |
Reinstatement | $10 + Renewal Fee | Provide written explanation of failure to renew by expiration |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 1-2 weeks to receive a temporary license in Maine after the state has received all necessary documents and the license will last for up to 90 days (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Application – Notarized for paper apps | Yes | Yes |
2 X 2 Photo that is signed and dated on the back (no more than 2 years old) | Yes | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Current License | Yes | |
Background Check (if declaring Maine as primary residence) | Yes | Yes |
Temporary licenses are only issued while other required documents are being processed. There are additional steps that must be completed to receive a permanent license.
Additional Information
Contact the Maine BON directly to reinstate a lapsed license at [email protected] or call 207-287-9946.
View license verification information here.
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Maine State Board of Nursing
161 Capitol St.
158 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-287-1133