Every Kentucky RN license expires October 31 each year; renew online September 15 to October 31.
Your own expiration date is on your license and in the state license lookup.
| Board | Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Every year, September 15 to October 31; $55 plus statutory add-on fees |
| Continuing education | 14 contact hours each year (November 1 to October 31), or another competency method in 201 KAR 20:215 |
Every year, online from September 15 to 11:59 p.m. October 31; after that the license lapses. The regulation sets the renewal fee at $55, plus fees set by statute. You confirm your primary state of residence at each renewal.
From the board's renewal page, checked November 10, 2026. The board: "The Renewal period for LPN, RN, APRN, DT, LCPM, and SANE is September 15 through 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 31."
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Every Kentucky RN license expires October 31 each year; renew online September 15 to October 31.
14 contact hours each year (November 1 to October 31), or another competency method in 201 KAR 20:215.
Every year, September 15 to October 31; $55 plus statutory add-on fees.
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