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Massachusetts nursing renewal instructions Follow the board’s application and payment steps.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | RN/APRN renewal is on your birthday in even-numbered years; LPN renewal is on your birthday in odd-numbered years. [source] |
| Renewal fee | RN or practical-nurse renewal: $120; RN with APRN renewal: $180. Late renewal has an additional fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | Massachusetts nursing renewal instructions |
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.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Mass.gov — Mandatory Continuing Education for nurses (Board of Registration in Nursing).
Source review dates · 4 sources
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- Mass.gov — Mandatory Continuing Education for nurses (Board of Registration in Nursing) Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Board of Registration in Nursing | Mass.gov Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Renew your nursing license | Mass.gov Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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