Illinois Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Illinois RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $40
- CE Required
- 20 Contact Hours
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $80
- Grace Period
- 60 days
Illinois RNs must complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every two years.
How to Renew Your Illinois RN License
- 1
Complete 20 Contact Hours
Complete 20 Contact Hours during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $40 renewal fee
Pay the $40 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $80 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 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
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