In odd-numbered years: the renewal application is due September 15 and the license lapses November 1.
Your own expiration date is on your license and in the state license lookup.
| Board | Ohio Board of Nursing |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Every two years, in odd-numbered years: apply by September 15, lapses November 1. Fee capped at $65 |
| Continuing education | 24 contact hours, at least 1 in category A (Ohio nursing law and rules); none for the first renewal after the exam |
RN licenses renew every two years in odd-numbered years. The application is due September 15, a late application (with a late fee of up to $50) is allowed until the license lapses on November 1. Ohio law caps the RN renewal fee at $65.
From the state's rule text, checked November 10, 2026. The rule: "An active license to practice nursing as a registered nurse is subject to renewal in odd-numbered years."
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In odd-numbered years: the renewal application is due September 15 and the license lapses November 1.
24 contact hours, at least 1 in category A (Ohio nursing law and rules); none for the first renewal after the exam.
Every two years, in odd-numbered years: apply by September 15, lapses November 1. Fee capped at $65.
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