Indiana Registered Nurse license renewal and CE requirements
Indiana does not require continuing education for RN license renewal, which happens every two years.
Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31 of every odd-numbered year regardless of the issuance date. The renewal cycle opens no later than 90 days before expiration and renewal notices go to the email address on file. Licenses expired less than three years may be renewed online with a late fee; after three years the license must be reinstated.
Summary
Indiana does not require continuing education for RN license renewal, which happens every two years. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31 of every odd-numbered year regardless of the issuance date. The renewal cycle opens no later than 90 days before expiration and renewal notices go to the email address on file. Licenses expired less than three years may be renewed online with a late fee; after three years the license must be reinstated.
Indiana Registered Nurse renewal and continuing education rules
"Not stated" means the board's pages and rules we read do not address it. We do not fill in typical values.
| Renewal cycle | Two-year (24 months) |
|---|---|
| Renewal deadline | Same date for every licensee, 10/31 each cycle |
| Continuing education required | No |
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency states: There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana. This statement covers both license types.
Required CE topics for Indiana registered nurses
The Indiana State Board of Nursing pages and rules we read do not mandate specific subject areas for this license type. Hours may be in any approved subject.
Documentation and audit
| Proof submitted at renewal | No, attestation only |
|---|---|
| Keep records for | Not stated |
| Board audits compliance | Not stated |
Common questions
- How many CE hours does a Indiana RN need to renew?
- Indiana does not require continuing education for RN license renewal, which happens every two years. The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency states: There are no CEU requirements for the renewal of LPN or RN licenses in Indiana. This statement covers both license types.
- How often does a Indiana RN license need to be renewed?
- Registered Nurse licenses in Indiana renew every two years. Registered Nurse (RN) licenses expire on October 31 of every odd-numbered year regardless of the issuance date. The renewal cycle opens no later than 90 days before expiration and renewal notices go to the email address on file. Licenses expired less than three years may be renewed online with a late fee; after three years the license must be reinstated.
- Do Indiana registered nurses have to submit CE certificates at renewal?
- Licensees attest to completion at renewal rather than submitting certificates.
Sources
Last verified September 7, 2026. Every value above was read from one of these.
- Nursing Licensing Information, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (Renew an LPN or RN License)State board page, accessed September 7, 2026
- Indiana State Board of Nursing, Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
Renewal cycle, fixed expiration date, and the absence of a CE requirement are all stated on the PLA nursing licensing information page. The Indiana Code and 848 IAC rule text were not fetched. No mandatory subjects are stated for RNs or LPNs; Indiana's opioid prescribing CE applies to controlled substance registrants, not to RN or LPN renewal, and is not recorded here.
Provided for general reference. Requirements change through legislative sessions and rulemaking, so confirm with the Indiana State Board of Nursing before relying on them for a renewal. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.