RN License Renewal in Florida (2026)

RN license renewal in Florida is handled by the Florida Board of Nursing, which requires Registered Nurse (RN)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Florida RN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial. Florida assigns RNs to renewal groups expiring April 30 or July 31; confirm your group at flhealthsource.gov.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CE Broker
Governing body	Florida Board of Nursing

Go to the official Florida Board of Nursing renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Florida Board of Nursing. manual review of Florida Board of Nursing renewal page.

Continuing-education requirements for RNs in Florida

About 24 contact hours per biennium for most RNs, including required topic courses (e.g. medical errors, Florida laws and rules, human trafficking). Domestic-violence training adds hours in the biennium it falls due, and HIV/AIDS is a first-renewal-only requirement. CE is tracked through CE Broker.

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How to renew your RN license in Florida

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Florida Board of Nursing portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in CE Broker.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Sources differ on whether the headline total is 24 or 26 hours because domestic-violence (every third biennium) and other topic courses shift the total by cycle. Treat 24 as the general base and confirm your exact requirement and current fee on the Board portal.

RN license renewal in Florida: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my RN license in Florida?

Florida RN licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial. Florida assigns RNs to renewal groups expiring April 30 or July 31; confirm your group at flhealthsource.gov.

How many CE hours are required to renew an RN license in Florida?

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. About 24 contact hours per biennium for most RNs, including required topic courses (e.g. medical errors, Florida laws and rules, human trafficking). Domestic-violence training adds hours in the biennium it falls due, and HIV/AIDS is a first-renewal-only requirement. CE is tracked through CE Broker. Confirm the current requirement with the Florida Board of Nursing.

Can I renew my Florida RN license online?

Yes — Florida offers online renewal through the Florida Board of Nursing. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Florida RN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Florida Board of Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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