Renewal Information

LPN licenses expire on February 28 of even years (e.g., 2008, 2010). RN and Advanced Practice Nurse licenses expire on February 28, May 31, or September 30 of odd years (2007, 2009).

The Division of Professional Regulation now offers online renewal with the use of a major credit card. You will receive a notice to advise you when your renewal application is available for submission online. This will be your only renewal notice. The notice will explain how to access online renewal and how to request a paper renewal application if you are unable to renew online.

You will be asked to attest to completing the required continuing education (CE) unless you are exempt for your first renewal after licensure. RN’s are required to complete 30 hours, and LPN’s required to complete 24 hours.

You will also be asked to attest to completion of the practice requirement of 1,000 hours in the past five years or 400 hours in the past two years. APN’s will be asked to attest to completion of the practice requirement of 1,500 hours in the past five years or 600 hours in the past two years. APN’s renewing prescriptive authority are required to complete 10 contact hours of pharmacology continuing education.

For more information on the CE and practice requirements, refer to the Board's Rules and Regulations.

A percentage of RN and LPN licensees will be randomly selected for audit of their CE and practice requirements. A percentage of APN licensees will be randomly selected for audit of their collaborative agreements.

Note : Please do not send any CE reporting forms or other CE documentation to the Board office unless you receive an Audit Notice in addition to the renewal notice.

Applications are due one month before the expiration date. Applications submitted during the month of expiration will be accepted, but a late fee of $10 is added to the renewal fee.

How to Reinstate an Expired License

If you do not renew your license before the expiration date, your license will expire. It is illegal to practice while your license is expired.

For instructions on reinstating your license, see License Reinstatement. The Application for Reinstatement is available from this website or by calling (302) 744-4500.