How to Obtain Your Maryland Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $100 |
Temporary License | $40 |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 3-5 business days to receive a temporary license in Maryland after all the necessary documents have been received and the license will be good for 90 days (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Application | Yes | Yes |
Passport Photo | Yes | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
Verification/Copy of Current License | Yes | Yes |
Completed Fingerprint Card – Background Check | No | Yes |
Send email to [email protected] with contact info to receive background check forms and fingerprint cards PRIOR to applying online.
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
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
View license verification information here.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Maryland State Board of Nursing
4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215-2254
Phone: 888-202-9861