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License / Certification Verification Portal Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).New Mexico · RN, LPN / LVN, APRN
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| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | New Mexico RN and LPN licenses renew every two years by the end of the assigned renewal month. Renewal is accepted within 60 days before expiration. Initial licenses have a different term that aligns with the birth month; follow the expiration shown in the license record. [source 1] [source 2] |
| Renewal fee | Standard RN or LPN renewal: $110. The listed CNP/CNS/CRNA renewal fee is also $110; inactive or lapsed applications differ. From June 1, 2026, the board also charges $50 for multistate compact licenses at renewal. To remove compact status, notify the board through the message portal before renewing. [source] |
| Renewal application | Board instructions |
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.
New Mexico Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in New Mexico Board of Nursing — Continuing Education/CE Broker.
Source review dates · 6 sources
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- New Mexico Board of Nursing — Continuing Education/CE Broker Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- New Mexico Board of Nursing | Official Website Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fees - NM Board of Nursing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- 16.12.16%20NMAC%20-%20Registered%20Nurse%20%28RN%29%20Licensure.pdf Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- 16.12.15%20NMAC%20-%20Licensed%20Practical%20Nurse%20%28LPN%29%20Licensure.pdf Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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