For an initial license, applications can be submitted online or by paper. Additional forms, documents and fees will also be required.

Licensing Forms

Independent Certified Nurse-Midwife license types and status information can be found on the licensure types and designations page.

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Current application fees can be found on the License Fees page.

Licensing Fees

The Board accept checks, money orders, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. To pay with debit or credit card, please use the Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorization Form.

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The application process takes on average four to eight weeks; however, each application is different. Please keep in mind that information required for licensure comes from the applicant and various outside organizations.

Wallet cards are emailed after the license has been issued and can be accessed anytime in the online portal.

Online Portal

All Independent Certified Nurse-Midwife licenses expire on September 30th; the license must be renewed annually.

The renewal cycle for Independent Certified Nurse-Midwifes begins August 15th and ends October 31st each calendar year. To renew, login to the online portal during the renewal cycle.

Online Portal

Current renewal fees can be found on the License Fees page.

Licensing Fees

All information regarding CE requirements can be found in the independent certified nurse midwife practice handbook.

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The late renewal cycle is from October 1st – October 31st. There is an additional late fee.

On November 1st, the license status will be Cancelled – Failure to Renew. Practicing after a license is cancelled may subject the Independent Certified Nurse-Midwife to disciplinary action.

A reinstatement application will need to be completed, and payment made for the associated reinstatement fee(s). Depending on the circumstances, reinstatement may require additional testing, training, or education as the board deems necessary.

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Yes, based on the statutory requirements of K.S.A. 65-28b03(a)(5-6), K.S.A. 40-3402(a), and K.S.A. 40-3401(f).

An address may be changed in the online portal or by completing the Address Change Form.

Online Portal Licensing Forms

A Change of Name Form should be submitted along with required documentation. To obtain a certificate with a new name, a Duplicate Certificate Request Form should be completed.

Licensing Forms