Maine Radiologic Technologist License Renewal Guide (2026)
Who This Guide Is For
- Currently licensed Maine radiologic technologists (RT) and Limited Radiographers (LT) approaching their renewal date — including anyone searching how to renew a Maine radiologic technician license.
- Traveling radiologic technologists who need to keep a Maine license active while working across multiple states.
- Licensees whose license has already lapsed and need to know whether they qualify for standard renewal or reinstatement.
At a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Renewal Cycle | Biennial — fixed date, August 31 of even-numbered years, regardless of initial issue date |
| Expiration Date | August 31 of each even-numbered year, for both RT and LT licenses |
| Renewal Fee | $100 |
| Late Fee | Flat $50 if renewed after the expiration date |
| Grace Period | Standard renewal can be filed 60 days before through 90 days after expiration. Reinstatement (with an added Criminal History Check) is available from 91 days up to 2 years after expiration |
| CE Requirement | Satisfy any one of four routes: maintain ARRT CEU compliance; pass a new entry-level national exam; pass a new advanced-level ARRT exam; or complete 24 hours of Board-approved CE under Chapter 9 |
| Renewal Method | Online, through Maine’s licensing portal |
| Long-Lapsed Licenses | Reinstatement is available up to 2 years after expiration; requirements beyond that point are not published on the pages reviewed |
Maine runs one of the more distinctive renewal cycles in this database: every RT and LT license expires on the same fixed date, August 31 of each even-numbered year, no matter when the license was originally issued. There’s no birth-month or issuance-anniversary calculation to track — just one statewide date every technologist in the state shares.
Maine also gives renewing licensees more flexibility than many states on how they satisfy continuing competence. Licensees can choose whichever of four options fits their situation: staying in ARRT CEU compliance, passing a new entry-level national exam, passing a new advanced-level ARRT exam, or completing 24 hours of Board-approved continuing education under Chapter 9. Completing any one of these four options satisfies the renewal requirement — the 24-hour path is real and fixed for licensees who choose it, but it’s one of four routes rather than a universal requirement.
What Makes Maine Different
Two things stand out about Maine’s renewal system. First, the fixed August 31, even-year expiration date means every Maine RT or LT licensee is on the exact same clock — useful to know if you’re used to a state with individualized birth-month or issuance-based cycles, since there’s no personal calculation involved, just one shared deadline. Second, Maine’s lapsed-license structure has three distinct tiers rather than the more common two: a standard renewal window (up to 90 days after expiration, with a flat $50 late fee), a separate reinstatement tier (91 days to 2 years after expiration, adding back the $21 Criminal History Check on top of the license fee and late fee, according to the current published fee schedule), and an unpublished process for anything beyond 2 years. If your license has been lapsed for more than a few months, which tier you fall into changes both the paperwork and the fees involved.
Interstate Portability
There is no interstate compact for radiologic technologists, so Maine renewal carries no compact-related implications. A Maine license does not transfer automatically to another state at renewal time; technologists relocating still need to apply separately in any new state, generally by submitting official license verifications as part of the standard application rather than through a named endorsement pathway.
Renewal Requirements
- Continuing competence: Satisfy one of the four routes described above — there is no single mandatory path.
- Timing: File between 60 days before and 90 days after the August 31 expiration date to renew as a standard renewal, rather than a reinstatement.
- Reinstatement documentation: If filing 91 days to 2 years after expiration, expect to pay the full license fee, the $50 late fee, and a new $21 Criminal History Check.
How to Renew
- Watch your license’s fixed August 31 (even-year) expiration date — Maine’s cycle is the same for every RT and LT licensee, not tied to your individual issue date.
- Go to Maine’s online licensing portal and select “Renew a License” for the Radiologic Technology Board (board number 4430).
- Confirm which of the four continuing-competence routes you’re satisfying: ARRT CEU compliance, a new entry-level exam, a new advanced-level ARRT exam, or 24 hours of Chapter 9 CE.
- Pay the $100 renewal fee (plus the $50 late fee if you’re renewing after expiration) by credit card authorization form or check/money order payable to “Maine State Treasurer.”
- If it’s been more than 90 days since expiration, use “Reinstate a License” instead, and budget for the added $21 Criminal History Check.
- Mark August 31 of even-numbered years on your calendar — it’s the same date for everyone, unlike states with birth-month or issuance-anniversary renewal.
- If your license has lapsed, figure out which tier you’re in before you start: 90 days or less is a standard late renewal with a $50 fee, while 91 days to 2 years is reinstatement with an extra $21 background check on top.
- If you use the 24-hour Chapter 9 continuing education option, retain documentation of completed coursework in case the Board requests verification.
Relevant Statutes
- Source: 32 M.R.S. Chapter 103 — Medical Radiation Health and Safety Act.
- Source: Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, Licensing & Forms — official renewal terms, fees, and CE routes.
Related Pages
FAQ
When do Maine radiologic technologist licenses expire?
Maine RT and LT licenses expire on August 31 of each even-numbered year, regardless of the individual’s original issue date. Source: Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, Licensing & Forms
How many continuing education hours does Maine require for renewal?
Maine does not require a single fixed CE-hour count. Licensees satisfy the requirement through one of four routes, including 24 hours of Board-approved CE under Chapter 9 or simply maintaining ARRT CEU compliance. Source: Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, Licensing & Forms
What is the late fee for renewing a Maine RT license after expiration?
A flat $50 late renewal fee applies if the license is renewed after its expiration date. Source: Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, Licensing & Forms
What happens if my Maine license has been expired for more than 90 days?
A license expired 91 days to 2 years is handled as a reinstatement rather than a standard renewal, requiring the license fee, the late fee, and a new $21 Criminal History Check. Source: Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, Licensing & Forms
Can I renew my Maine radiologic technologist license online?
Yes. Maine renewals are processed online through the state’s licensing portal. Source: Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, Licensing & Forms
2026-07-22 — Editorial review pass: clarified that the 24-hour CE path is a real, fixed option within the four-route structure rather than implying no fixed hour count ever applies. Removed an unsupported comparison to “other states’ portals” in Practical Notes. Added explicit confirmation that the Board does not publish a formal renewal-notice policy. Tightened reinstatement-fee and interstate-portability wording for precision.
2026-07-22 — Publish-ready draft completed. Renewal fee ($100), late fee ($50), reinstatement fees ($100 + $21 + $50), fixed August 31 even-year expiration date, and the 90-day standard renewal window plus 91-day-to-2-year reinstatement window all confirmed directly against the Board’s official Licensing & Forms page. Confirmed the CE requirement offers four distinct satisfying routes, not the three described in an earlier data-collection pass — the omitted route (passing a new entry-level national exam) was added after direct verification.