Every Illinois RN license expires May 31 of even-numbered years.
Your own expiration date is on your license and in the state license lookup.
| Board | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Board of Nursing |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Every two years; licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years; $80 ($40 per year) |
| Continuing education | 20 hours each two-year renewal, including 1 hour each of implicit bias and sexual harassment prevention; none for the first renewal |
Every Illinois RN license expires May 31 of even-numbered years. Every two years; licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years; $80 ($40 per year). Continuing education: 20 hours each two-year renewal, including 1 hour each of implicit bias and sexual harassment prevention; none for the first renewal. (Checked November 10, 2026.)
From the state's rule text, checked November 10, 2026. The rule: "Every registered professional nurse license issued under the Act shall expire on May 31 of each even-numbered year."
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Every Illinois RN license expires May 31 of even-numbered years.
20 hours each two-year renewal, including 1 hour each of implicit bias and sexual harassment prevention; none for the first renewal.
Every two years; licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years; $80 ($40 per year).
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