West Virginia Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
West Virginia RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $45
- CE Required
- 12 Contact Hours
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $90
- Grace Period
- 60 days
West Virginia RNs must complete 12 contact hours of continuing education every two years.
How to Renew Your West Virginia RN License
- 1
Complete 12 Contact Hours
Complete 12 Contact Hours during the 2-year renewal period. Keep certificates of completion — the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses may audit your CE records.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $45 renewal fee
Pay the $45 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $90 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 West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses's public license lookup.
Official Licensing Board
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
wvrnboard.wv.gov/ →Calculate Your Total Renewal Cost
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