How to Obtain Your Michigan Nursing License
License by Endorsement
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
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Application |
$64 |
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Temporary License |
Fee Included |
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Background Check |
$62.75 |
License Renewal
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
PROCESS |
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Timely Renewal |
$60 |
Renew online within 60 days post expiration |
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Late Fee |
$20 |
Must apply for reinstatement if license is expired more than 60 days |
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Reinstatement |
$74 |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 3-6 weeks to receive a temporary license in Michigan after all necessary documents have been received and the license will last for up to 1 year (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
Temporary licenses will only be issued to Registered Nurses that are actively licensed in more than one state.
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NECESSARY DOCUMENTS |
TEMPORARY |
PERMANENT |
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Completed Application |
Yes |
Yes |
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Proof/Verification of Current and Active State license |
Yes |
Yes |
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Verification of ALL Licenses Held (current or expired) |
No |
Yes |
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Completed Fingerprint Card |
No |
Yes |
Nurses must receive Customer ID number BEFORE having fingerprints taken for application.
Temporary licenses are only issued while other required documents are being processed. There are additional steps thatMUST be completed to receive a permanent license.
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE: Applications may take up to 2 weeks to be received in office.
During the 2 years before renewal, nurses must complete 25 hours of board approved CEUs with at least 1 contact hour in pain & pain symptom management.
Reinstatement
License expired less than 3 years:
- 25 hours of CEUs within last 2 years.
- Verification of ALL licenses held (current or expired).
License expired more than 3 years:
- 25 hours of CEUs within last 2 years.
- Verification of ALL licenses held (current or expired).
- Nurses must re-submit fingerprints for criminal background check.
View license verification information here.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Michigan State Board of Nursing
Bureau of Health Care Services
Board of Nursing
611 W. Ottawa St.
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-335-0918