# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 27 — Board of Nursing

### Chapter 01 — Examination and Licensure

#### Regulation .11 Issuance of Licenses.

*COMAR 10.27.01.11*

A. An initial license shall be issued to each applicant passing the licensure examination or qualifying for licensure by endorsement provided that:

  (1) The applicant meets all the requirements of this chapter; and

  (2) The Board has:

    (a) Received and reviewed the criminal history record information; and

    (b) Approved the application.

B. An initial license may not be issued for less than 90 days.

C. An incorrect license issued as a result of a Board error will be corrected in the Board’s data base at no charge to the licensee.

D. A licensee who requests a change of name for a license shall:

  (1) Make the request in writing on the form required by the Board; and

  (2) Provide appropriate legal documentation supporting the change.