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How to Get a Nurse (RN/LPN) License in Indiana (2026)

Quick answer

LPN and RN renewal fees are each $50.

Exam

Licensure by examination uses the NCLEX; complete both the Indiana application and NCLEX registration.

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Renewal

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.

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Continuing education

There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Indiana State Board of Nursing

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Indiana State Board of Nursing
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Indiana State Board of Nursing
    Official source

  2. Check your qualifications

    Education

    After nursing-program graduation, the program dean, director or designee sends a signed Certificate of Completion directly to the Board.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    After graduation, a Certificate of Completion must be completed by the Dean, Director, or Designee of a domestic nursing program with an original signature and sent directly to the Nursing Board.
    Official source

    Exam

    Licensure by examination uses the NCLEX; complete both the Indiana application and NCLEX registration.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    To take the NCLEX exam, there are two types of applications to be completed: the Indiana State licensure application and the NCLEX registration.
    Official source

  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Apply, Renew, or Manage Your License
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  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

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What else should I know?

Agency guidance

LPN and RN renewal fees are each $50.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Renewal of LPN Licenses: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. The renewal fee is $50.00. Renewal of RN Licenses: Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. The renewal fee is $50.00.
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When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.
Official source

Continuing education hours

There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana.
Official source

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What does it cost?

Application fee

$50

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Application Fee of $50.00
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What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a registered nurse and lpn renewal and continuing education license in Indiana?

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.

Source and quotation
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (9)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Indiana State Board of Nursing
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://secure.in.gov/pla/professions/nursing-home/nursing-licensing-information/

Indiana State Board of Nursing
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://mylicense.in.gov

Apply, Renew, or Manage Your License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

LPN and RN renewal fees are each $50.

LPN and RN renewal fees are each $50.

Renewal of LPN Licenses: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. The renewal fee is $50.00. Renewal of RN Licenses: Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. The renewal fee is $50.00.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$50

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Application Fee of $50.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

After nursing-program graduation, the program dean, director or designee sends a signed Certificate of Completion directly to the Board.

After nursing-program graduation, the program dean, director or designee sends a signed Certificate of Completion directly to the Board.

After graduation, a Certificate of Completion must be completed by the Dean, Director, or Designee of a domestic nursing program with an original signature and sent directly to the Nursing Board.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Licensure by examination uses the NCLEX; complete both the Indiana application and NCLEX registration.

Licensure by examination uses the NCLEX; complete both the Indiana application and NCLEX registration.

To take the NCLEX exam, there are two types of applications to be completed: the Indiana State licensure application and the NCLEX registration.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Applies to: LPN: even-numbered years; RN: odd-numbered years.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses expire on October 31st of every even-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31st of every odd-numbered year, regardless of the issuance date.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana.

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There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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