NurseCETracker

Maine does not require general CE hours to renew an RN license. Renewal: Biennial, on or before birthday. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Maine board of nursing on 2026-10-16.

Hours

None

Cycle & deadline

Biennial, on or before birthday

LPN / LVN

None; biennial, on or before birthday

Reporting

No

Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Maine board of nursing · Excerpt-based: confirm with board

Maine CE requirements by license type

LicenseRequirement
RNNone
LPN / LVNNone; biennial, on or before birthday

Required (mandatory) topics in Maine

None specified by the board.

Maine license renewal deadline & cycle

Biennial, on or before birthday

How to renew your Maine nursing license

  1. Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
  2. Complete your CE: None.
  3. Report or record CE: No.
  4. Submit the renewal application and fee on the Maine board site.
  5. Keep certificates in case of audit.

Renewal fees & late renewal

RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.

Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.

CE Broker / reporting in Maine

No

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Is Maine a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

Yes. Maine is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.

NLC compact states list 2026

Where to take Maine-approved CE

Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.

Recommended CE providers: coming soon. Disclosure: we may earn a commission from some CE providers we link to in the future. That never changes what we report as required.

Maine nursing CE FAQ

How many CE hours does a Maine RN need?

None.

When does a Maine nursing license expire?

Biennial, on or before birthday.

What mandatory CE topics does Maine require?

No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.

Does Maine use CE Broker or require CE reporting?

No.

Do Maine LPNs/LVNs need CE?

None; biennial, on or before birthday.

Is Maine a compact (NLC) state?

Yes. Maine is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.

Sources & verification

Official source: https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/licensure/license-faqs
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; no CE-hour requirement stated (kept).

This page is based on an excerpt of the official source. Confirm with the board.

Neighboring states

New Hampshire