Nursing License and Renewal Michigan

Applicants for a nursing license in Michigan have the option to apply by examination or endorsement. An examination is for new nurses and endorsement is for nurses who hold an active license in another state.

All applicants must meet the following requirements and paperwork criteria:

• Criminal Background Check and good moral character questions
• Human Trafficking – Beginning January 6, 2022, completion of training to identify victims of human; this is required for initial licensure
• Social Security Number and Verification of Licensure
• Professional Education – Name of School Attended and Name of Educational Program Completed, along with official transcripts
• Passing NCLEX-RN Examination Scores

• RN or LPN by Examination $208.80 (Valid for 2 years from date issued)
• RN or LPN by Endorsement $208.80 (Valid for 2 years from date issued)
• RN Specialty Certification: $40.55 or $55.45 (Valid for up to 1 to 2 year(s) from date issued)
• RN or LPN Re-licensure: $228.80 (Valid for 2 years from date issued)