Compare License Renewal Rules by State (2026)
These rankings compare verified renewal rules across states — which states are cheapest to renew, which require the most continuing education, and how requirements stack up. Built from official board data; unofficial — confirm with your board.
Rankings
- Cheapest States to Renew an RN License (2026) — Registered Nurse (RN)
- RN Continuing-Education Hours by State (2026) — Registered Nurse (RN)
- CNA Renewal Requirements by State (2026) — Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Cheapest States to Renew a Cosmetology License (2026) — Cosmetologist
- Cosmetology Continuing-Education Hours by State (2026) — Cosmetologist
- Cheapest States to Renew a CPA License (2026) — Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- CPA CPE Requirements by State (2026) — Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Cheapest States to Renew a Real Estate License (2026) — Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)
- Real Estate Continuing-Education Hours by State (2026) — Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)
- Cheapest States to Renew a Contractor License (2026) — General Contractor
- Contractor Continuing-Education Hours by State (2026) — General Contractor
- Cheapest States to Renew an Insurance License (2026) — Insurance Producer (Agent)
- Insurance Producer CE Requirements by State (2026) — Insurance Producer (Agent)
- Cheapest States to Renew a Pharmacist License (2026) — Pharmacist (RPh)
- Pharmacist CPE Requirements by State (2026) — Pharmacist (RPh)
- Cheapest States to Renew a Barber License (2026) — Barber
- Barber Continuing-Education Hours by State (2026) — Barber
- Cheapest States to Renew an LPN License (2026) — Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)
- LPN Continuing-Education Hours by State (2026) — Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)
- Cheapest States to Renew a Massage Therapy License (2026) — Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Massage Therapy Continuing-Education Hours by State (2026) — Massage Therapist (LMT)