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Wisconsin Nursing License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew

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04/30/Odd

Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source

When is Wisconsin nursing license renewal due?

Renewal cycle in years

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Exact renewal deadline rule

04/30/Odd

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

Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source

Use the expiration date printed on your license. These rules do not establish a personal expiration date.

How much does nursing license renewal cost in Wisconsin?

Renewal fee

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What are the continuing education requirements?

CE hours

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CE topics and conditions

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What renewal exceptions or conditions apply?

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 online in Wisconsin?

Online renewal link: Not verified yet. Check the official agency for renewal instructions.

Get a renewal reminder

Enter the expiration date on your license, then choose email reminders. Confirm your email to activate them; unsubscribe in one click.

Which official sources support this guide?

Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources

Official sources and verification (5)

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

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

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

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