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License Verification (Opens in new window) Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Oregon · RN, LPN / LVN, APRN
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Renew Your License or Certificate Covers: Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN).Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | An Oregon nursing license is valid for two years from issuance. Apply for renewal by 11:59 p.m. on the individual expiration date to be timely, using a completed application and the required fee and continuing education. [source] |
| Renewal fee | RN renewal: $245 base fee; LPN renewal: $180 base fee. Add the $8 workforce-data surcharge and $9 nursing-advancement surcharge, for $262 RN or $197 LPN before any other applicable charges. Delinquent renewal adds $100. Advanced-practice credentials have separate fee schedules. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew Your License or Certificate |
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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.
Oregon State Board of Nursing Registered nurse (RN), Licensed practical nurse (LPN)Authority listed in Oregon Secretary of State — OAR Chapter 851, Division 31: License Requirements for Nurses.
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- Oregon Secretary of State — OAR Chapter 851, Division 31: License Requirements for Nurses Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- Oregon State Board of Nursing : Welcome Page : State of Oregon Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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