Massachusetts Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Massachusetts RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $120
- CE Required
- 15 Contact Hours
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $240
- Grace Period
- 60 days
Massachusetts RNs must complete 15 contact hours of continuing education every two years.
How to Renew Your Massachusetts RN License
- 1
Complete 15 Contact Hours
Complete 15 Contact Hours during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $120 renewal fee
Pay the $120 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $240 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 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing →Calculate Your Total Renewal Cost
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