Renewing Your Licence
For detailed information on each province and their regulatory (licensing) bodies, please see the listing of provincial associations for RNs and LPNs. Simply visit the provincial association’s website for licensing requirements. Pay particular attention to the deadlines as they vary by province.
Don’t miss your provincial deadline to renew your nursing permit! To check out when your renewal is due, see the Canadian Nursing Renewal dates below.
We can also help you to manage the process. We do it everyday for many nurses from all across Canada. So, don’t stress; it’s really easier than you would think. If you have any questions, just give us a call at 877-525-3870
Practicing vs. Non-Practicing
Be wary if you choose to renew as non-practicing. If you renew as non-practicing then decide to change to practicing later in the year, you may have to pay an admin fee twice or need to resubmit all documentation. We strongly suggest practicing if you are thinking of taking on nursing contracts within the next year.
We do our best to keep the information below as up-to-date as possible. However, you should always consult your provinces’ nursing association website for renewal date confirmation.
Alberta
RN's
LPN's
Renewal Period
Opens – October 2
Closes – December 1
RN Permits Valid
October 1 – September 30
LPN Permits Valid
January 1 – December 31
British Columbia
RN's
LPN's
Renewal Period
Opens – February 1
Closes – March 31
Renewal Period
Opens – February 1
Closes – March 31
RN Permits Valid
April 1 – March 31
LPN Permits Valid
April 1 - March 31
Manitoba
RN's
LPN's
Renewal Period
Opens – October 1
Closes – December 1
Renewal Period
Opens – September 1
Closes – October 22
RN Permits Valid
January 1 – December 31
LPN Permits Valid
January 1 – December 31
Newfoundland
RN's
LPN's
Renewal Period
Opens – January 18
Closes – March 1
Renewal Period
Opens – January
Closes – March 1
RN Permits Valid
April 1 – March 31
LPN Permits Valid
April 1 - March 31
North West Territories
RN's
LPN's
Renewal Period
Opens – October 17
Closes – December 14
Renewal Period
Opens – October
Closes – December 1
RN Permits Valid
January 1 – December 31
LPN Permits Valid
January 1 – December 31
Nova Scotia
RN's
LPN's
Renewal Period
Opens – August 2
Closes – October 31
Renewal Period
Opens – August 2
Closes – October 31
RN Permits Valid
November 1 - October 31
LPN Permits Valid
November 1 - October 31
Ontario
RN's
LPN's
Renewal Period
Opens – November 10
Closes – December 31
Renewal Period
Opens – November 10
Closes – December 31
RN Permits Valid
January 1 – December 31
LPN Permits Valid
January 1 – December 31
Saskatchewan
RN's
LPN's
Renewal Period
Opens – October 15
Closes – December 1
RN Permits Valid
December 1 -November 30
LPN Permits Valid
January 1 - December 31
Yukon
RN's
LPN's
Renewal Period
Opens – November 1
Closes – December 15
RN Permits Valid
April 1 - March 31
LPN Permits Valid
February 1 – January 31