It depends on your renewal group. Florida renews RNs in three groups, each license expiring at midnight Eastern on its own date:
Your expiration date is printed with your license in the state license lookup. The "Renew My License" option shows up in your MQA Services account no later than 90 days before it expires.
| Board | Florida Board of Nursing (Department of Health) |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Every two years, in one of three renewal groups; $75 on time |
| Continuing education | 24 hours each renewal, with set Florida topics; first renewal needs only the 9 hours of required topics |
Every two years; RNs renew in three groups with different expiration dates. The fee is $75 on time, $130 after expiration. Each renewal needs 24 contact hours: 16 general hours plus 2 each of prevention of medical errors, Florida laws and rules, human trafficking and (every other renewal) recognizing impairment in the workplace, with 2 hours of domestic violence every third renewal on top. A one-time 1-hour HIV/AIDS course comes before your first renewal. Nurses licensed by exam during the current cycle skip the general hours at the first renewal and complete the 9 hours of required topics.
| Renewal fee (board's fee tab) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Active to active, on time | $75 |
| Active to active, after it expires | $130 |
| Active to active, after the 120-day delinquency notice | $205 |
| Retire the license (one time) | $55 |
Track your hours: the free CE Punch Card shows which Florida topics you still owe and writes the CE Broker self-report. No sign-up.
From the board's renewal page, all tabs, checked November 10, 2026.
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It depends on your renewal group. Florida renews RNs in three groups, each license expiring at midnight Eastern on its own date: Group 3, April 30, 2027; Group 1, April 30, 2028; Group 2, July 31, 2028.
24 hours each renewal, with set Florida topics; first renewal needs only the 9 hours of required topics.
$75 on time; $130 after it expires.
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