Independent Indiana nursing renewal guide checked against official Indiana Professional Licensing Agency and Indiana State Board of Nursing information.
Renew an Indiana nursing license in 2026 without missing the fee, deadline or CE rule
Indiana nursing renewal depends on license type. LPN licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years, so 2026 is an LPN renewal year. RN licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years. Standard RN and LPN renewal fees are $50, and Indiana lists no CEU requirements for RN or LPN renewal.
For 2026, Indiana LPN licenses expire on October 31, 2026. Indiana RN licenses expire on October 31 of odd-numbered years, so most RN renewals are due in 2027, not 2026. The regular RN or LPN renewal fee is $50. Expired RN/LPN renewal under three years is $100 total because Indiana adds a $50 penalty.
Due in 2026
Indiana LPN licenses expire October 31 of every even-numbered year. The regular renewal fee is $50.
Renew LPN LicenseOdd-year cycle
Indiana RN licenses expire October 31 of every odd-numbered year. Most RN renewals are next due in 2027.
Review RN Renewal RuleSeparate renewal
Indiana APRN prescriptive authority renewal is separate and has CE requirements tied to pharmacology.
APRN Renewal DetailsVerify active status
Use Indiana PLA’s official online services to search, verify and print license records.
Search Indiana LicenseIndiana nursing renewal facts for 2026
Do not work on an expired Indiana nursing license. If your license expires, use the correct expired renewal or reinstatement route before relying on the credential for practice.
Check the year first
In 2026, the key regular nursing deadline is for Indiana LPN renewal. RN renewal normally falls in odd-numbered years.
Renewal opens before expiration
Indiana says the renewal cycle opens no later than 90 days before the license expiration date.
APRN is different
RN/LPN renewal has no CEU requirement, but APRN prescriptive authority has continuing education requirements.
If you are comparing renewal rules in nearby states, related guides such as Illinois nursing license renewal requirements, Ohio Board of Nursing, and Kentucky Board of Nursing may help you compare deadlines and CE rules.
Choose the right Indiana renewal action
This local tool does not query a live database. It points you to the safest official route based on your license type and status.
How to renew an Indiana nursing license online
Indiana PLA online services handle renewals, expired renewals, application tracking, document uploads and license verification.
Confirm your license type and deadline
LPN licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years. RN licenses expire October 31 of odd-numbered years. APRN prescriptive authority follows the odd-year RN cycle unless tied to an out-of-state compact RN license.
Review Indiana nursing renewal informationOpen MyLicense One
Use Indiana’s licensing portal to renew an existing license. Make sure the email address on file is current because renewal notices are sent to the email address on record.
Open MyLicense OneReview renewal questions carefully
Answer professional conduct, discipline, practice and disclosure questions truthfully. If the system asks for documentation, prepare it before submitting.
Pay the correct renewal fee
The regular renewal fee for an Indiana LPN, RN or Nurse Midwife license is $50. Compact RN/LPN renewal is $25. APRN prescriptive authority renewal is $10.
See fee tableSave confirmation and verify status
After submitting, save the transaction confirmation and use PLA online services to verify that the license shows active status.
Verify license statusFor users who landed here from a general Board search, the broader Indiana Board of Nursing guide explains license lookup, endorsement, compact status and official contact routes.
Indiana nursing license renewal fees and 2026 deadlines
Fees can change. Use the live MyLicense transaction and official Indiana PLA fee schedule as the controlling source before paying.
| License or action | Official renewal timing | Regular fee | Late or expired fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPN license | Expires October 31 of every even-numbered year. 2026 deadline: October 31, 2026. | $50 | $100 total if expired less than 3 years. |
| RN license | Expires October 31 of every odd-numbered year. Next regular cycle after 2026 is October 31, 2027. | $50 | $100 total if expired less than 3 years. |
| Compact RN or Compact LPN | Renew during the applicable renewal window when Indiana primary state of residence rules apply. | $25 | Check MyLicense and PLA instructions. |
| Nurse Midwife | Expires October 31 of odd-numbered years, same as Indiana RN license, unless tied to a compact RN license from another home state. | $50 | $100 total if expired less than 3 years. |
| APRN Prescriptive Authority | Expires October 31 of odd-numbered years or same as current compact RN license when applicable. | $10 | $60 total if expired less than 3 years. |
| CSR Prescriptive Authority | Same expiration date as prerequisite APRN prescriptive authority or APRN – Compact RN license. | $60 | $110 total if expired less than 3 years. |
Do not use a third-party fee table as the final source. Indiana’s official fee schedule and the live MyLicense checkout control what you pay.
Indiana nursing CE requirements for renewal
Indiana separates RN/LPN renewal from APRN prescriptive authority renewal. The CE rule depends on which credential you are renewing.
RN renewal
Indiana states there are no CEU requirements for the renewal of RN licenses.
LPN renewal
Indiana states there are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN licenses.
APRN prescriptive authority
Advanced practice nurses with prescriptive authority must complete at least 30 contact hours of CE, including at least 8 pharmacology hours, unless an official exception applies.
| Credential | CE requirement | Recordkeeping note |
|---|---|---|
| RN | No CEU requirement listed for RN renewal. | Keep renewal confirmation and license status proof. |
| LPN | No CEU requirement listed for LPN renewal. | Keep renewal confirmation and license status proof. |
| APRN Prescriptive Authority | 30 contact hours, including 8 pharmacology hours, unless the license was granted recently enough for reduced/no CE under Indiana rules. | Indiana says licensees should retain certificates for audit purposes. |
What if your Indiana nursing license is already expired?
Expired less than 3 years
Indiana says licenses expired less than 3 years may be renewed online. A late fee is incurred in addition to the renewal fee.
Renew Expired LicenseExpired 3 years or more
If a nursing license has expired for 3 or more years, reinstatement can be filed online. Indiana may require an active license from another U.S. state or territory, or a Board appearance if none exists.
Start ReinstatementIf your license is expired, verify the license status in PLA online services before accepting work. Renewal submission alone may not equal active authority.
Indiana compact license renewal and primary state of residence
Indiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. If you hold an Indiana compact RN or LPN license, primary state of residence matters when you move.
Moving to Indiana
If Indiana becomes your primary state of residence, you may need to update or reactivate compact authority with proof of Indiana PSOR.
Moving out of Indiana
If you move out of Indiana while holding an Indiana compact license, Indiana says you must report the change of PSOR.
Compact renewal fee
Indiana lists the renewal fee for Compact-RN or Compact-LPN as $25.
Indiana PLA office location, map and nursing contact route
For nursing renewal questions, online account issues, license verification, reinstatement and official Board communication, start with Indiana PLA online services and the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency office.
Indiana State Board of Nursing contact phone listed by NCSBN and related official nursing program references.
Used by Indiana PLA for nursing license questions and submissions.
Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Before visiting or mailing
- Use MyLicense One first for renewal, status checks and document uploads.
- Schedule an appointment if an in-person PLA visit is needed.
- Keep your email address current because renewal notices are sent electronically.
- Use official PLA license search to verify active status after renewal.
Official sources used for this Indiana renewal guide
Indiana nursing license renewal FAQ
When does an Indiana LPN license expire in 2026?
Indiana LPN licenses expire on October 31 of every even-numbered year. For the 2026 cycle, the LPN expiration date is October 31, 2026.
When does an Indiana RN license renew?
Indiana RN licenses expire on October 31 of every odd-numbered year. That means most Indiana RN licenses are next due October 31, 2027, not 2026.
How much is Indiana RN or LPN renewal?
The regular renewal fee for an Indiana RN or LPN license is $50. Indiana lists expired RN or LPN renewal less than 3 years as $100 total, including the $50 renewal fee and $50 penalty.
Does Indiana require CE for RN or LPN renewal?
No. Indiana states there are no CEU requirements for renewal of LPN or RN licenses.
Does Indiana require CE for APRN prescriptive authority renewal?
Yes. Advanced practice nurses with prescriptive authority generally must complete at least 30 contact hours of continuing education, including at least 8 pharmacology hours, unless an official Indiana exception applies.
Where do I renew an Indiana nursing license?
Renew online through Indiana MyLicense One. PLA online services also provide status tracking, document upload, verification and reinstatement access.
What if my Indiana nursing license expired less than 3 years ago?
Indiana says licenses expired less than 3 years may be renewed online. A late fee is added to the renewal fee.
What if my Indiana nursing license expired 3 years or more ago?
If the license has been expired for 3 or more years, Indiana uses reinstatement. You may need at least one active license from another U.S. state or territory, or you may be scheduled for a Board appearance if you do not have one.
For Indiana nurses
Check the renewal year, open MyLicense One early, pay the correct fee and verify active status after renewal posts.
For employers
Do not rely on a receipt alone. Verify the active Indiana license or compact authority in the official PLA record before scheduling practice.