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Wisconsin Nursing License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

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Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source

How to get a nursing license in Wisconsin

Application steps: Not verified yet. See the official instructions.

What are the Wisconsin nursing license requirements?

Licensing agency and application

Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Related Boards: Board of Nursing
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Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

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Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Wisconsin RN renewal has no CE requirement.

There is no continuing education required for this license type.
Official source

Agency guidance

RN renewal requires the workforce survey and reporting the primary state of residence.

To complete the renewal process, you will be asked to complete a survey that is given by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Report Primary State of Residence.
Official source

Agency guidance

The fee schedule lists $73 for RN renewal and $73 for LPN renewal.

30 | Registered Nurse | Individual | $73 | $73 | 02/29/Even 31 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Individual | $73 | $73 | 04/30/Odd
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Agency guidance

LPN renewal requires no continuing education. Complete the workforce survey and report the primary state of residence.

There is no continuing education required for this license type. To complete the renewal process, you will be asked to complete a survey that is given by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Report Primary State of Residence.
Official source

Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources

How do I renew my nursing license in Wisconsin?

Renewal

04/30/Odd

31 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Individual | $73 | $73 | 04/30/Odd
Official source

Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source

View renewal deadlines, fees and CE

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How do I look up a nursing license in Wisconsin?

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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 Wisconsin?

04/30/Odd

31 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Individual | $73 | $73 | 04/30/Odd
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Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source

Which official sources support this guide?

Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources

Official sources and verification (7)

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

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://license.wi.gov

Online Log In: Go to LicensE
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Wisconsin RN renewal has no CE requirement.

Wisconsin RN renewal has no CE requirement.

There is no continuing education required for this license type.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

RN renewal requires the workforce survey and reporting the primary state of residence.

RN renewal requires the workforce survey and reporting the primary state of residence.

To complete the renewal process, you will be asked to complete a survey that is given by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Report Primary State of Residence.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The fee schedule lists $73 for RN renewal and $73 for LPN renewal.

The fee schedule lists $73 for RN renewal and $73 for LPN renewal.

30 | Registered Nurse | Individual | $73 | $73 | 02/29/Even 31 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Individual | $73 | $73 | 04/30/Odd
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

LPN renewal requires no continuing education. Complete the workforce survey and report the primary state of residence.

LPN renewal requires no continuing education. Complete the workforce survey and report the primary state of residence.

There is no continuing education required for this license type. To complete the renewal process, you will be asked to complete a survey that is given by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Report Primary State of Residence.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

04/30/Odd

04/30/Odd Applies to: Wisconsin LPN licenses

31 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Individual | $73 | $73 | 04/30/Odd
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Related Boards: Board of Nursing
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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