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Online License Verification Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Alaska · RN, LPN / LVN, APRN
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Click Here to Renew Online Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | RN and APRN licenses renew by November 30 of even-numbered years; LPN licenses by September 30 of even-numbered years. Newly issued licenses within 90 days of expiration run to the next biennium. There is no grace period to practice after expiration. [source 1] [source 2] |
| Renewal fee | For the 2026 RN renewal, the standard two-year fee is $200 for licenses first issued on or before November 30, 2025. The form lists a prorated $100 fee for licenses first issued on or after December 1, 2025. These are RN rates; use the separate LPN or APRN application for those credentials. [source] |
| Renewal application | Click Here to Renew Online |
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Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
Alaska Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Alaska Board of Nursing — Continued Competency Information.
Source review dates · 5 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- Alaska Board of Nursing — Continued Competency Information Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Board of Nursing, Professional Licensing, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- nur4121.pdf Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Renewal Information, Board of Nursing, Professional Licensing, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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