Virginia Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
Virginia RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $90
- CE Required
- None
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $180
- Grace Period
- 60 days
Virginia RNs do not have a mandatory CE requirement, but must maintain clinical competency.
How to Renew Your Virginia RN License
- 1
Complete any required CE
Virginia does not currently require continuing education for Registered Nurse renewal. Confirm with the Virginia Board of Nursing before submitting your renewal.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the Virginia 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 $90 renewal fee
Pay the $90 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $180 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 Virginia Board of Nursing's public license lookup.
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