When does my Maryland RN license expire?

Your Maryland RN license expires on the 28th day of your birth month, for a term of up to two years.

Your own expiration date is on your license and in the state license lookup.

What you need to renew

BoardMaryland Board of Nursing (Maryland Department of Health)
CycleEvery two years, by the 28th of your birth month; $191 for an active RN (includes a $26 Maryland Health Care Commission fee); renew up to 90 days early
Continuing educationShow 1,000 hours of active nursing practice in the past 5 years, or a board-approved refresher course or preceptorship, or the CE units set by board rule; plus implicit bias and structural racism training

Your Maryland RN license expires on the 28th day of your birth month, for a term of up to two years. Every two years, by the 28th of your birth month; $191 for an active RN (includes a $26 Maryland Health Care Commission fee); renew up to 90 days early. Continuing education: show 1,000 hours of active nursing practice in the past 5 years, or a board-approved refresher course or preceptorship, or the CE units set by board rule; plus implicit bias and structural racism training. (Checked November 10, 2026.)

Renew with the board

From the state's rule text, checked November 10, 2026. The rule: "A license expires on the 28th day of the birth month of the licensee and may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years."

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Maryland RN renewal questions

When does my Maryland RN license expire?

Your Maryland RN license expires on the 28th day of your birth month, for a term of up to two years.

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Maryland RN license?

Show 1,000 hours of active nursing practice in the past 5 years, or a board-approved refresher course or preceptorship, or the CE units set by board rule; plus implicit bias and structural racism training.

How much does it cost to renew an RN license in Maryland?

Every two years, by the 28th of your birth month; $191 for an active RN (includes a $26 Maryland Health Care Commission fee); renew up to 90 days early.

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