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Temporary License Renewal Extension Termination

Ordinarily, an applicant for renewal that has waited more than 30 days after the expiration of his/her license or certificate to submit a renewal application must do so by submitting the application in paper form. For those who have elected to postpone renewing their license or certificate in accordance with the governor's previous executive orders temporarily extending the expiration dates of licenses, permits, and certifications, please be advised that the governor has issued a revised executive order terminating the temporary extension of licenses, permits, and certifications effective June 30, 2021. 

To accommodate the anticipated volume of additional renewal applications by those who have postponed renewing their licenses and certificates, the Board will permit licensees and certificate holders to submit their renewal applications electronically, even if you are submitting your renewal application more than 30 days after it was originally scheduled to expire. If you have elected to postpone renewing your license or certificate in accordance with the governor's previous temporary extension, then you are strongly encouraged to submit a renewal application as soon as possible, and, at a minimum, at least 30 days prior to the June 30, 2021 deadline. Send all PDF license or certification applications to mdbon.fiscal@maryland.gov.

Fraud Alert

The Maryland Board of Nursing is aware of a potentially fraudulent scheme involving fake notices to licensees, particularly advanced practice nurses, indicating that the Board has taken action to suspend the licensee's RN license as a result of an investigation into purported violations of federal drug trafficking laws and other CDS laws. The notice advises that the licensee's RN license is suspended until further notice and instructs the licensee to submit a surety bond or refundable fee to maintain the license. Please be advised that the Maryland Board of Nursing does not impose or collect a surety bond or any other refundable or advance fee in connection with its disciplinary investigations or hearings. Any such notice should be considered fraudulent and reported to the Board immediately. If you receive a notice that is printed on the Maryland Board of Nursing's letterhead that you believe to be fraudulent, please report it to the Board at mbon.complaintsinvestigations@maryland.gov.