New Jersey Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in New Jersey
Important Note for New Jersey
CNMs are licensed by Midwifery Liaison Committee under Board of Medical Examiners, NOT the Board of Nursing.
Full/independent practice authority: N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.5 ("Independent practice") authorizes CNM practice within a health care system providing consultation, referral and collaboration, with no required consulting-physician agreement, joint protocol, or supervision.
Prescriptive Authority: Independent prescriptive authority per N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.14; no joint protocol or collaborating physician required (certification + 30 pharmacology contact hours).
1 Education Requirements
Degree Required
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Requirements
- Complete accredited Certified Nurse Midwife program
- Hold active RN license in the state
- Clinical hours as specified by program
2 National Certification
Certification Body
AMCB
Required
Yes
American Midwifery Certification Board
3 Fees
Initial Licensure
| Application Fee | $180 |
| Total | $180 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $160 |
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in New Jersey, you must first hold an active RN license. New Jersey is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.
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Based on 4 official sources • Last verified: July 2026