Kentucky Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Kentucky RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $50
- CE Required
- 14 Contact Hours
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $100
- Grace Period
- 60 days
Kentucky RNs must complete 14 contact hours of continuing education every two years.
How to Renew Your Kentucky RN License
- 1
Complete 14 Contact Hours
Complete 14 Contact Hours during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Kentucky Board of Nursing may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Kentucky 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 $50 renewal fee
Pay the $50 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $100 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 Kentucky Board of Nursing's public license lookup.
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