Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Maine means applying through the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Maine licensing and credentialing for you.
Official ME boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine websiteHow to get licensed in Maine
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Maine issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
The ME board sets Maine's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$300
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~60 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Maine PA license
Once you're licensed, the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- By the last day of the PA's birth month - even-numbered years if born in an even year, odd-numbered years if born in an odd year
- Renewal fee
- $250 (biennial) (late fee: $50)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 100 hours CME per renewal cycle (50 Category 1) including 3 hours on opioid prescribing; current NCCPA certification satisfies the 100 hours but not the opioid hours
- At least 50 hours Category 1
- 3 hours CME on opioid prescribing (not covered by NCCPA certification)
- Maine jurisprudence exam every other renewal cycle (about every 4 years)
- How to renew
- Online through the State of Maine licensing portal for the Board of Licensure in MedicineOpen the renewal portal
- NotePA registration (for PAs rendering medical services) also renews every two years
- NoteBoard randomly audits 10% of renewal applicants each month; submit CME proof only if selected
- NoteCME may be prorated for a first renewal when the initial license was issued for less than 2 years
- NoteSince April 3, 2026, PAs with more than 4,000 verified clinical hours no longer need a practice agreement
- NoteActive-duty military (orders over 30 days) are exempt from CME during service and 6 months after
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesMaine Board of Licensure in Medicine - Physician Associates LicenseMaine Board of Licensure in Medicine - License FAQ (CME)
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Maine
A Maine license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Maine license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Maine license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Maine. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Maine Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Maine licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Maine license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Maine application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Maine physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Maine?
Most Maine physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses physician assistants in Maine?
Physician assistants in Maine are licensed by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Maine physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Maine physician assistant application fee is around $300. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine before you apply.
How do I renew my Maine PA license?
In Maine, renewals are filed with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. How to renew: Online through the State of Maine licensing portal for the Board of Licensure in Medicine. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: By the last day of the PA's birth month - even-numbered years if born in an even year, odd-numbered years if born in an odd year. Renewal fee: $250 (biennial) (late fee: $50). Continuing education: 100 hours CME per renewal cycle (50 Category 1) including 3 hours on opioid prescribing; current NCCPA certification satisfies the 100 hours but not the opioid hours. Required topics include At least 50 hours Category 1; 3 hours CME on opioid prescribing (not covered by NCCPA certification); Maine jurisprudence exam every other renewal cycle (about every 4 years). This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How many CE hours do I need to renew a PA license in Maine?
100 CE hours. The Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine publishes the requirement as: 100 hours CME per renewal cycle (50 Category 1) including 3 hours on opioid prescribing; current NCCPA certification satisfies the 100 hours but not the opioid hours. Required topics include At least 50 hours Category 1; 3 hours CME on opioid prescribing (not covered by NCCPA certification); Maine jurisprudence exam every other renewal cycle (about every 4 years). Last verified October 3, 2026; confirm with the board before renewing. Rivon tracks your CE hours against the requirement so you're not caught short.
How do I look up or verify a Maine physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Maine?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Maine that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Maine Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Maine license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Maine — including by telehealth — you typically need a Maine license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Maine physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Maine license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Maine application and payer enrollment end to end.