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Michigan nursing license rules

Not in the compact

RN and LPN · Last checked October 29, 2026 · Sources

Michigan is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact. To work here, including travel contracts and telehealth to patients in Michigan, you need a Michigan license. A multistate license from another state does not cover it.

RN renewalEvery 2 years (first license 1 year)
RN CE hours per cycle25
RN endorsement fee$212.90
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (first license 1 year)
When it expires
Expires on anniversary of initial issue date (since 2018 cycle); 60-day grace period with late fee
Renewal fee
$131
Continuing education
25 contact hours per renewal cycle
Required CE topics
  • Pain and symptom management (2 hrs, within the 25)
  • Implicit bias (1 hr per year of cycle = 2 hrs)
  • Human trafficking identification (one-time)
Endorsement fee
$212.90
Fingerprints for endorsement
Yes, a criminal background check with fingerprints
Temporary permit
Not confirmed yet. Check with the board
How to apply
Apply via MiPLUS; Nursys verification; criminal background check with fingerprints (instructions emailed after applying); implicit bias (2 hrs in prior 5 yrs) and human trafficking training required for licensure.

Moving or traveling

Moving to Michigan from a compact state? Apply by endorsement in the new state and notify the former board; the former multistate license converts to single-state.

Travel nurses on a temporary contract keep their home state; see how the compact works.

Check another state

Board of nursing

Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing)

Licenses: RN, LPN, APRN specialty certification

Board home · Renewal · Endorsement
This page summarizes Michigan's rules from the board's own pages as of October 29, 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply or renew. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected].

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