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Online License Search Covers: Registered nurse (RN).District of Columbia · RN, LPN / LVN, APRN
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RN/APRN Renewal Notice 2026 Covers: Registered nurse (RN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | The 2026 RN/APRN renewal notice set June 30, 2026 as that renewal deadline. It also announces birth-month expirations for new and renewing licenses, with the expiration year matching the odd/even birth year. Follow the expiration actually assigned in the renewed license; do not assume the old June deadline remains permanent. [source] |
| Renewal fee | The 2026 notice lists $145 for RN renewal and $263 for Nurse Practitioner (APRN) renewal, plus a required $50 name-search criminal background check. Late renewal adds $85. Confirm the amount for other advanced-practice roles in the portal. [source] |
| Renewal application | RN/APRN Renewal Notice 2026 |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
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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.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN)Authority listed in Board of Nursing | dchealth.
Source review dates · 3 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.
- Board of Nursing | dchealth Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Official directory data Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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