RN License Renewal in Oregon (2026)

RN license renewal in Oregon is handled by the Oregon State 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.

Oregon RN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial. The license expires on the anniversary of the licensee's birthdate every second year, matching birth-year parity (odd birth year → odd-year expiry). A renewal up to 60 days late is delinquent; 61+ days late is handled as reactivation.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$145.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Oregon State Board of Nursing

Go to the official Oregon State Board of Nursing renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Oregon State Board of Nursing. manual review of OSBN renewal/CE fact sheet, ORS 678.101, and OAR 851-002-0010.

Continuing-education requirements for RNs in Oregon

As of Jan 1, 2026 practice hours are no longer required. RN renewers need 1 hour of pain-management education within the prior 36 months and 2 hours of cultural-competency education within 48 months. Beginning Jan 1, 2028, RNs will additionally need 20 hours of CE within two years. Proof is produced only if audited.

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How to renew your RN license in Oregon

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Oregon State Board of Nursing portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Base renewal fee is $145 (OAR 851-002-0010) plus $4 Workforce Data and $9 Nursing Advancement surcharges; delinquent fee $100. Renewal is through the OSBN online portal (desktop only). No flat CE-hour total applies before 2028, so the hours field is left null.

RN license renewal in Oregon: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my RN license in Oregon?

Oregon RN licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial. The license expires on the anniversary of the licensee's birthdate every second year, matching birth-year parity (odd birth year → odd-year expiry). A renewal up to 60 days late is delinquent; 61+ days late is handled as reactivation.

Can I renew my Oregon RN license online?

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

What happens if I let my Oregon RN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $100 may apply. Contact the Oregon State Board of Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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