Annual Renewal
Licensure Year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
Renewal is now Closed. If you wish to apply for your practicing licence you must submit a license reinstatement application.
Visit the College’s Nurse Portal to begin the reinstatement process:
If you practice after April 1st without a valid practicing licence you will be subject to an Unauthorized Practice Fee ($100/day worked) and will have a referral to the College’s Quality Assurance program where the period of unauthorized practice exceeds seven (7) days from and including the first day of practice. This applies to nursing practice in all domains (clinical, administration, education, and policy/research).
Overview of licensure renewal process
1. Eligibility
To be eligible to renew a practicing RN licence you must meet one of the following:
- Completed entry-level practical nursing program in the last 3 years;
- Practiced as an LPN for 1125 hours in the last 5 years or 450 hours in the last 2 years;
- Completed LPN re-entry program in the last 3 years;
- Enrolled and participating in a bachelor or graduate program in nursing or a health-related discipline recognized by the College.
To be eligible to renew a practicing RN licence you must meet one of the following:
- Completed entry-level registered nursing program in the last 3 years;
- Practiced as an RN for 1125 hours in the last 5 years or 450 hours in the last 2 years;
- Completed RN re-entry program in the last 3 years;
- Enrolled and participating in a bachelor, graduate or doctoral program in nursing or a health related discipline recognized by the College.
To be eligible to renew a practicing NP licence you must meet one of the following:
- Completed nurse practitioner education program in the last 3 years;
- Practiced as an NP for a minimum of 900 hours in the last 3 years;
- Completed NP re-entry program in the last 3 years.
- Enrolled and participating in a bachelor, graduate or doctoral program in nursing or a health related discipline recognized by the College.
To be eligible to renew a practicing RPN licence you must meet one of the following:
- Completed entry-level psychiatric nursing program in the last 3 years;
- Practiced as an RPN for 1,125 hours in the last 5 years or 450 hours in the last 2 years;
- Completed RPN re-entry program in the last 3 years.
- Enrolled and participating in a bachelor, graduate or doctoral program in psychiatric nursing or a health related discipline recognized by the College.
2. Continuing Competency Program (CCP)
You must log the required number of learning activity hours and evaluation before the College will issue you a practicing licence. You must document your learning within the ‘My Learning’ section of the Nurses Portal. If you don’t complete the CCP requirements you are not eligible for a licence to practice. Learn more about Continuing Competency Program requirements.
3. Liability Protection
- RN / NP / RPN – Before proceeding with your licensure renewal, you must complete CNPS Professional Liability Protection (PLP) and Core Services renewal. You can review your CNPS registrations, eligibility periods, receipts, and renew their PLP by logging into your MyCNPS account.
Once you have successfully completed CNPS PLP and Core Services renewal, you can proceed with your College licensure application. - LPN – Professional liability coverage for LPNs is included in the College’s annual licensure fee. If you are renewing a practicing LPN licence you are automatically provided professional liability coverage with Lloyd Sadd.
4. Verification of Registration
If you have a licence/registration to practice in another jurisdiction (province/territory or country) during the last 12 months you must report this information on your application. If your licensure status cannot be verified online, or if you declare you have disciplinary action in that jurisdiction, you will be required to request a verification of registration document. Download the verification of registration request form (PDF) that you must be sent to the nursing regulatory body.
5. Self-reporting nursing practice hours
You must self-report your nursing (LPN, RN, RPN, or NP) practice hours for the current licensure year (April 1 to March 31) on your renewal application. If you have more than one employer, including self-employment, you must self-report your hours for each employer on your profile.
You may be required to provide documentation from an employer or otherwise, if requested by the College. Review the College’s Self-reporting nursing practice hours for details on how to calculate hours and other FAQs.
6. Complete the licensure renewal application, including payment of the applicable fee, through the Nurses Portal, prior to March 1 administrative deadline. If you fail to submit by the March 1st deadline you will be charged a late fee of $50 plus HST.
7. You and your employer(s) can confirm licensure status through the College’s Public Directory. No paper or hard copy licensure cards are issued. It is your responsibility to ensure you are licensed prior to commencing nursing practice.
Visit the Nurses Portal to being the renewal process.