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License Verification Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Ohio · RN, LPN / LVN, APRN
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| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | RNs renew in odd-numbered years; LPNs in even-numbered years. Submit by September 15 to avoid the late-processing fee. Renewal remains possible through October 31 with the late fee; the license lapses November 1 if not renewed, and practice on a lapsed license is prohibited. [source] |
| Renewal fee | The statutory base renewal fee is $65 for RN or LPN and $135 for APRN. A late application adds $50. Check eLicense for the total, including any separately charged transaction fee; reinstatement is a different application. [source] |
| Renewal application | Board instructions |
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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.
Ohio Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Ohio Administrative Code — Rule 4723-14-03, Continuing education requirement for licensed practical and registered nurses.
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- Ohio Administrative Code — Rule 4723-14-03, Continuing education requirement for licensed practical and registered nurses Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Ohio Board of Nursing - Home | Ohio Board of Nursing Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Section 4723.08 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Rule 4723-7-09 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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