Nebraska Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Nebraska RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $87
- CE Required
- 20 Contact Hours
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $174
- Grace Period
- 60 days
Nebraska RNs must complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every two years.
How to Renew Your Nebraska RN License
- 1
Complete 20 Contact Hours
Complete 20 Contact Hours during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $87 renewal fee
Pay the $87 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $174 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 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nursing.aspx →Calculate Your Total Renewal Cost
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