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California RN license and certificate renewal Follow the board’s application and payment steps.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | RN licenses renew every 2 years after the initial license period. The initial term is based on two birthdays. [source] |
| Renewal fee | Timely RN renewal: $190. Delinquent renewal and advanced-practice certificate fees differ; this is not the LVN fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | California RN license and certificate renewal |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Official sources & licensing authorities
Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
California Board of Registered Nursing Registered nurse (RN)Authority listed in California Board of Registered Nursing — Continuing Education for License Renewal.
California Board Of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians California Board Of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric TechniciansAuthority listed in California | NCSBN.
Source review dates · 6 sources
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- California Board of Registered Nursing — Continuing Education for License Renewal Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- California | NCSBN Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- California Board of Registered Nursing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- License/Certificate Renewal Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fee Schedule Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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