Criminal History Records Check
for the Renewal of an Existing License/Certification

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In 2006, House Bill 1318 and Senate Bill 769 were passed requiring criminal history records checks of all Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal applicants. Criminal History Record Checks (CHRC) for selected renewal applicants will begin this year.  The Board will be implementing the CHRC for renewals, one month per year for the next 12 years.

THE FIRST RENEWAL APPLICANTS WILL BE PROCESSED IN JUNE 2010.

  • All RNs, LPNs, and CNAs expiring in June 2010, must obtain a CHRC in order to renew.  (You will be receiving/wlll have received this information in the mail.) It is important that you use the information provided to you to ensure the speedy processing of your renewal.
  • ALL RNs, LPNs, and CNAs WHOSE LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE EXPIRES IN JUNE 2010, MUST OBTAIN A CHRC IN ORDER TO RENEW.
  • Renewal applications will not be processed without the criminal history record check.
  • The cost of the fingerprint and criminal history record check will be the responsibility of the individual. All fees must be paid by credit card, check or money order in United States currency. The Central Repository cannot accept cash.

Access to Records

Only designated Board staff will have access to the background check records and the results are confidential. 

Compact Licenses

No Criminal History Records Check is required for nurses practicing in Maryland on their compact licenses. This is a requirement for Maryland Licensed Nurses. All compact states will be moving to requiring background check if the checks are not currently required.

How to Complete the Background Check

All renewal applicants be sure to review the cover letter.

You may download the instructions for completing the CHRC for Licensure/Certification Renewal here for RNs / LPNs [PDF] and here for CNAs [PDF]. 

NOTICE TO JUNE, 2010 RENEWALS:  In processing your application for renewal, a receipt for a current Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) is REQUIRED to complete your renewal. Please forward your receipt of a current CHRC (fingerprint) taken some time between April, 2010 through June, 2010 to Jeff Odin, Administrative Specialist, to the fax number 410-358-3530.

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