Active RN or LPN licensure requires 24 approved CE contact hours. Hours are prorated for licensure by examination, reinstatement or endorsement during the earning period.
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The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st (RNs/APRN on EVEN years and LPNs on ODD years).
24 hours
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Alabama Board of Nursing
RN or PN nursing-program graduation meeting substantially the same educational criteria as Alabama programs; LPN equivalency applicants must take the LPN Scope of Practice Course.
You must have graduated from a nursing program (RN or PN) which substantially meets the same educational criteria as Alabama nursing programs. Application for LPN equivalency must take the LPN Scope of Practice Course below.Official source
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Open the official agency pageActive RN or LPN licensure requires 24 approved CE contact hours. Hours are prorated for licensure by examination, reinstatement or endorsement during the earning period.
registered nurses and licensed practical nurses must earn 24 contact hours from a Board-approved or Board -recognized continuing education provider [Chapter 610-X-4-.08]. If licensed by examination, reinstatement, or endorsement during the earning period the contact hours are prorated.Official source
RN/LPN single-state renewal costs $104.50, including a $100 license fee and $4.50 transaction fee. Multistate renewal costs $204.50, including a $200 license fee and $4.50 transaction fee.
RN or LPN Single State License $104.50 ($100.00 license fee + $4.50 transaction fee) RN or LPN Multistate License $204.50 ($200.00 license fee + $4.50 transaction fee)Official source
Multistate renewal runs September 1 through December 31 in odd-numbered years; the closing time is 4:30 PM.
The annual renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st of every ODD year.Official source
The single-state examination application also lists a $3.50 transaction fee.
Renewal instructions: https://www.abn.alabama.gov/licensing/renewal/
The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st (RNs/APRN on EVEN years and LPNs on ODD years).
Single State Renewal The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st (RNs/APRN on EVEN years and LPNs on ODD years).Official source
24 hours
requires Alabama nurses to complete 24 hours of continuing education (CE) credit per license periodOfficial source
New licensees must complete the four-hour mandatory class before first renewal.
Each new licensee is required to complete the four-hour mandatory class prior to his or her first renewal.Official source
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The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st (RNs/APRN on EVEN years and LPNs on ODD years).
Single State Renewal The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st (RNs/APRN on EVEN years and LPNs on ODD years).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Alabama Board of Nursing
Alabama Board of Nursing
Alabama Board of NursingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.abn.alabama.gov/licensing/renewal/
Alabama Board of NursingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.abn.alabama.gov/licensing/apply/licensure-by-exam/exam-application-single-state/
Single State Exam ApplicationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN or PN nursing-program graduation meeting substantially the same educational criteria as Alabama programs; LPN equivalency applicants must take the LPN Scope of Practice Course.
RN or PN nursing-program graduation meeting substantially the same educational criteria as Alabama programs; LPN equivalency applicants must take the LPN Scope of Practice Course.
You must have graduated from a nursing program (RN or PN) which substantially meets the same educational criteria as Alabama nursing programs. Application for LPN equivalency must take the LPN Scope of Practice Course below.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE.
Register for the NCLEX with Pearson VUE.
REGISTER WITH PEARSON VUEOfficial source
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The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st (RNs/APRN on EVEN years and LPNs on ODD years).
The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st (RNs/APRN on EVEN years and LPNs on ODD years). Applies to: Alabama single-state RN and LPN licenses; multistate licenses have a separate schedule.
Single State Renewal The renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st (RNs/APRN on EVEN years and LPNs on ODD years).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
24 hours
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requires Alabama nurses to complete 24 hours of continuing education (CE) credit per license periodOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
New licensees must complete the four-hour mandatory class before first renewal.
New licensees must complete the four-hour mandatory class before first renewal.
Each new licensee is required to complete the four-hour mandatory class prior to his or her first renewal.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Active RN or LPN licensure requires 24 approved CE contact hours. Hours are prorated for licensure by examination, reinstatement or endorsement during the earning period.
Active RN or LPN licensure requires 24 approved CE contact hours. Hours are prorated for licensure by examination, reinstatement or endorsement during the earning period.
registered nurses and licensed practical nurses must earn 24 contact hours from a Board-approved or Board -recognized continuing education provider [Chapter 610-X-4-.08]. If licensed by examination, reinstatement, or endorsement during the earning period the contact hours are prorated.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN/LPN single-state renewal costs $104.50, including a $100 license fee and $4.50 transaction fee. Multistate renewal costs $204.50, including a $200 license fee and $4.50 transaction fee.
RN/LPN single-state renewal costs $104.50, including a $100 license fee and $4.50 transaction fee. Multistate renewal costs $204.50, including a $200 license fee and $4.50 transaction fee.
RN or LPN Single State License $104.50 ($100.00 license fee + $4.50 transaction fee) RN or LPN Multistate License $204.50 ($200.00 license fee + $4.50 transaction fee)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Multistate renewal runs September 1 through December 31 in odd-numbered years; the closing time is 4:30 PM.
Multistate renewal runs September 1 through December 31 in odd-numbered years; the closing time is 4:30 PM.
The annual renewal period begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 1st and ends at 4:30 p.m. on December 31st of every ODD year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The single-state examination application also lists a $3.50 transaction fee.
The single-state examination application also lists a $3.50 transaction fee.
Transaction Fee: $3.50Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal instructions: https://www.abn.alabama.gov/licensing/renewal/
Renewal instructions: https://www.abn.alabama.gov/licensing/renewal/
Single State RenewalOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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