Nursing license rules by state
All 50 states and DC at a glance for registered nurses. Open any state for full RN and LPN/LVN details, required CE topics, temporary permits and board links.
| State | Compact | RN renewal | RN CE hours | RN endorsement fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Compact state | Every 2 years (single-state); multistate renews every odd year | 24 | $125 |
| Alaska | Not in the compact | Every 2 years | See state page | $300 |
| Arizona | Compact state | Every 4 years | None set | $150 |
| Arkansas | Compact state | Every 2 years | 15 | $125 |
| California | Not in the compact | Every 2 years | 30 | $350 |
| Colorado | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | See state page |
| Connecticut | Compact state | Every year | See state page | $180 |
| Delaware | Compact state | Every 2 years | 30 | $181 |
| District of Columbia | Not in the compact | Every 2 years | 24 | $280 |
| Florida | Compact state | Every 2 years | 24 | $110 |
| Georgia | Compact state | Every 2 years | 30 | $75 |
| Hawaii | Not in the compact | Every 2 years | 30 | $186 |
| Idaho | Compact state | Every 2 years (birthdate-based 2-year licenses phased in from April 1, 2026) | None set | $102 |
| Illinois | Not in the compact | Every 2 years | 20 | $50 |
| Indiana | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | $50 |
| Iowa | Compact state | Every 3 years (first license 24-36 months) | 36 | $119 |
| Kansas | Compact state | Every 2 years | 30 | $100 |
| Kentucky | Compact state | Every year | 14 | $165 |
| Louisiana | Compact state | Every 2 years (biennial) | 30 | $100 |
| Maine | Compact state | Every 2 years | None required | $75 |
| Maryland | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | $230 |
| Massachusetts | Compact passed, not yet in effect | Every 2 years | 15 | $275 |
| Michigan | Not in the compact | Every 2 years (first license 1 year) | 25 | $212.90 |
| Minnesota | Not in the compact | Every 2 years (initial period 6-29 months) | 24 | $105 |
| Mississippi | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | $100 |
| Missouri | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | $105 |
| Montana | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | $200 |
| Nebraska | Compact state | Every 2 years | 20 | $123 |
| Nevada | Not in the compact | Every 2 years | 30 | $100 |
| New Hampshire | Compact state | Every 2 years | 30 | $88 |
| New Jersey | Compact state | Every 2 years | 30 | $200 |
| New Mexico | Compact state | Every 2 years | 30 | $150 |
| New York | Not in the compact | Every 3 years (registration) | None set | $143 |
| North Carolina | Compact state | Every 2 years | 15 | $150 |
| North Dakota | Compact state | Every 2 years | 12 | $150 |
| Ohio | Compact state | Every 2 years | None required | $75 |
| Oklahoma | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | $85 |
| Oregon | Not in the compact | Every 2 years | 3 | $295 |
| Pennsylvania | Compact state | Every 2 years | 30 | $120 |
| Rhode Island | Compact state | Every 2 years | 10 | $135 |
| South Carolina | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | $100 |
| South Dakota | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | $100 |
| Tennessee | Compact state | Every 2 years | 5 (one of 2 options) | $150 |
| Texas | Compact state | Every 2 years | 5 (one of 2 options) | $150 |
| Utah | Compact state | Every 2 years | 30 | $92 |
| Vermont | Compact state | Every 2 years | 20 | $175 |
| Virginia | Compact state | Every 2 years | 30 | $190 |
| Washington | Compact state | Every year | 8 | $138 |
| West Virginia | Compact state | Every 2 years | 12 | $125 |
| Wisconsin | Compact state | Every 2 years | None set | $73 |
| Wyoming | Compact state | Every 2 years | 40 | Not confirmed |
Last checked October 29, 2026. "Not confirmed" means we couldn't verify the value on an official page yet.