RN and LPN renewal fee: $110. A $50 multistate compact-license fee applies from June 1, 2026, including at renewal for existing multistate license holders.
All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
New Mexico Board of Nursing
The New Mexico Board of Nursing (BON)Official source
Submit a RENEWAL APPLICATION and fee through the Nurse Portal.Official source
RN/LPN endorsement applicants submit an online application, verification from the state of licensure by examination or Nursys, and a criminal background check.
Submit an RN/LPN ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION and fee through the Nurse Portal.NM BON only accepts on-line applications. Verification of Licensure from state where applicant was licensed by exam or NURSYS. Register and complete criminal background check through Idemia/IdentoGoOfficial source
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Open the official agency pageRN and LPN renewal fee: $110. A $50 multistate compact-license fee applies from June 1, 2026, including at renewal for existing multistate license holders.
Multistate Compact License Fee — Effective June 1, 2026 NM BON will begin charging a $50 fee for Multistate Compact Licenses. Current multistate license holders will see the fee during renewal. License Renewal: Licensed practical nurse (LPN) $110 Registered nurse (RN) $110Official source
For a 24-month period, LPNs need 30 contact hours of CE. RNs may use 30 contact hours or current national nursing specialty certification.
Application | Requirements for 24 month period | How to meet | Rules LPN | 30 contact hours | CE courses | 16.12.2.9 Q RN | 30 contact hours | CE courses OR Current National Certification (from Board of your specialty such as CCRN, CPN, CNOR) to cover continuing education requirements | 16.12.2.9 QOfficial source
Complete CE and upload it to CE Broker before submitting renewal.
Continuing Education must be complete and uploaded to CE Broker prior to submitting your renewal application.Official source
All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.
All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.Official source
2 years
All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.Official source
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$150
Initial licensure by examination or endorsement: Licensed practical nurse (LPN) $150 Registered nurse (RN) $150Official source
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All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.
All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing
The New Mexico Board of Nursing (BON)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.bon.nm.gov/rn/
Submit a RENEWAL APPLICATION and fee through the Nurse Portal.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$150
150
Initial licensure by examination or endorsement: Licensed practical nurse (LPN) $150 Registered nurse (RN) $150Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
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All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.
All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years. Applies to: New Mexico RN and LPN licenses; initial term differs
All licenses by exam and endorsement will be active for one year, plus the months to the applicant’s birth month and thereafter will be for the full 2 years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN and LPN renewal fee: $110. A $50 multistate compact-license fee applies from June 1, 2026, including at renewal for existing multistate license holders.
RN and LPN renewal fee: $110. A $50 multistate compact-license fee applies from June 1, 2026, including at renewal for existing multistate license holders.
Multistate Compact License Fee — Effective June 1, 2026 NM BON will begin charging a $50 fee for Multistate Compact Licenses. Current multistate license holders will see the fee during renewal. License Renewal: Licensed practical nurse (LPN) $110 Registered nurse (RN) $110Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For a 24-month period, LPNs need 30 contact hours of CE. RNs may use 30 contact hours or current national nursing specialty certification.
For a 24-month period, LPNs need 30 contact hours of CE. RNs may use 30 contact hours or current national nursing specialty certification.
Application | Requirements for 24 month period | How to meet | Rules LPN | 30 contact hours | CE courses | 16.12.2.9 Q RN | 30 contact hours | CE courses OR Current National Certification (from Board of your specialty such as CCRN, CPN, CNOR) to cover continuing education requirements | 16.12.2.9 QOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Complete CE and upload it to CE Broker before submitting renewal.
Complete CE and upload it to CE Broker before submitting renewal.
Continuing Education must be complete and uploaded to CE Broker prior to submitting your renewal application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN/LPN endorsement applicants submit an online application, verification from the state of licensure by examination or Nursys, and a criminal background check.
RN/LPN endorsement applicants submit an online application, verification from the state of licensure by examination or Nursys, and a criminal background check.
Submit an RN/LPN ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION and fee through the Nurse Portal.NM BON only accepts on-line applications. Verification of Licensure from state where applicant was licensed by exam or NURSYS. Register and complete criminal background check through Idemia/IdentoGoOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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