Colorado Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Colorado RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $51
- CE Required
- None
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $102
- Grace Period
- 60 days
Colorado RNs have no mandatory CE requirement, but must attest to continued competency.
How to Renew Your Colorado RN License
- 1
Complete any required CE
Colorado does not currently require continuing education for Registered Nurse renewal. Confirm with the Colorado Board of Nursing before submitting your renewal.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Colorado 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 $51 renewal fee
Pay the $51 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $102 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 Colorado Board of Nursing's public license lookup.
Calculate Your Total Renewal Cost
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