When does my Kansas RN license expire?

Your Kansas RN license expires the last day of your birth month: odd years if you were born in an odd year, even years if born in an even year.

Your own expiration date is on your license and in the state license lookup.

What you need to renew

BoardKansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN)
CycleEvery two years, by the last day of your birth month (odd or even year matches your birth year); $85; renewal opens 90 days before
Continuing education30 contact hours of approved CNE each renewal period; not required if the license expires within 30 months of your licensing exam

Your Kansas RN license expires the last day of your birth month: odd years if you were born in an odd year, even years if born in an even year. Every two years, by the last day of your birth month (odd or even year matches your birth year); $85; renewal opens 90 days before. Continuing education: 30 contact hours of approved CNE each renewal period; not required if the license expires within 30 months of your licensing exam. (Checked November 10, 2026.)

Renew with the board

From the state's rule text, checked November 10, 2026. The rule: "The expiration date of each license shall be the last day of the month in which the licensee's birthday occurs."

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Kansas RN renewal questions

When does my Kansas RN license expire?

Your Kansas RN license expires the last day of your birth month: odd years if you were born in an odd year, even years if born in an even year.

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Kansas RN license?

30 contact hours of approved CNE each renewal period; not required if the license expires within 30 months of your licensing exam.

How much does it cost to renew an RN license in Kansas?

Every two years, by the last day of your birth month (odd or even year matches your birth year); $85; renewal opens 90 days before.

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