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Renewal Information Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Connecticut nursing licenses generally expire in the first birth month after issuance and renew annually afterward. Check the expiration listed on the individual license and renew through eLicense. [source] |
| Renewal fee | RN renewal application: $110. LPN and APRN fees must be checked separately. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renewal Information |
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.
Connecticut Board of Nurse Licensure Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Connecticut Department of Public Health — Registered Nurse Continuing Education.
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.
- Connecticut Department of Public Health — Registered Nurse Continuing Education Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Licensing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Registered Nurse Licensure Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Renew a nursing license online Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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