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North Carolina RN/LPN renewal instructions Covers: Renew through the Nurse Portal within 90 days of expiration; submitting an application alone does not renew the license.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | RN/LPN licenses generally renew every two years by the last day of the birth month. A shorter term may align the expiration with the birth month; follow the date on the license record. The renewal application opens within 90 days of expiration. [source] |
| Renewal fee | RN/LPN renewal: $100, nonrefundable. Reinstatement of a lapsed RN/LPN license is a different $180 application; advanced-practice and business credentials have separate fees. [source 1] [source 2] |
| Renewal application | North Carolina RN/LPN renewal 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.
North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in North Carolina Board of Nursing — Continuing Competence | RN/LPN.
Source review dates · 4 sources
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- North Carolina Board of Nursing — Continuing Competence | RN/LPN Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Verify a NC License | North Carolina Board of Nursing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- RN/LPN Renewal | North Carolina Board of Nursing Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- Fee Schedule | North Carolina Board of Nursing Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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