Certified Nurse-Midwife / Maine
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Maine Certified Nurse-Midwife License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. Scope varies by state.

What the Maine data shows for Certified Nurse-Midwifes

Maine's path to certified nurse-midwife licensure runs through 1,000 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Maine folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Maine doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Maine handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Certified Nurse-Midwife · Maine

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Maine

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Maine licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Certified Nurse-Midwife in Maine? ▼
Maine requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Certified Nurse-Midwife in Maine? ▼
Maine licenses certified nurse-midwifes who complete its requirements (1000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Maine licensing board.
Can I transfer my Certified Nurse-Midwife license to Maine from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for certified nurse-midwifes in Maine - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Maine licensing board for the current process.
Does Maine require a background check for Certified Nurse-Midwife licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for certified nurse-midwife licensing in Maine. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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Certified Nurse-Midwife in Maine is one requirement row in a certified nurse-midwife-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Maine licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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