Arkansas Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Arkansas RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $65
- CE Required
- 15 Contact Hours
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $130
- Grace Period
- 60 days
Arkansas RNs must complete 15 contact hours of continuing education every two years.
How to Renew Your Arkansas RN License
- 1
Complete 15 Contact Hours
Complete 15 Contact Hours during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Arkansas State Board of Nursing may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $65 renewal fee
Pay the $65 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $130 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the Arkansas State Board of Nursing's public license lookup.
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