Indiana has one of the simplest nursing license renewal processes in the country — no continuing education hours are required for RN or LPN renewal, and the state has the lowest renewal fees among the states we track at just $50. Here's your complete guide.
Indiana RN License Renewal Requirements Overview
The Indiana State Board of Nursing does not require continuing education hours for RN or LPN license renewal. Nurses must simply answer disclosure questions on professional conduct and criminal history. APRNs with prescriptive authority, however, must complete 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle.
Indiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, allowing nurses with a multistate license to practice across all compact states without obtaining additional licenses.
What Is Required for Renewal?
For RNs and LPNs:
- No CE hours required — Indiana does not mandate continuing education for RN or LPN renewal
- Disclosure questions — answer questions about professional conduct and criminal history
- Renewal fee: $50 for both RN and LPN
For APRNs with Prescriptive Authority (30 hours):
- 30 total CE hours per 2-year cycle
- 8 hours of pharmacology (included in total)
- 2 hours on opioid prescribing and opioid abuse (included in total)
Important Renewal Dates
Indiana has different renewal dates depending on your license type:
- RN and APRN licenses: October 31 of odd-numbered years
- LPN licenses: October 31 of even-numbered years
If you hold both an RN and LPN license, track both deadlines carefully as they fall in different years.
Step-by-Step: How to Renew Your Indiana Nursing License
- Log in to the Indiana MyLicense Portal. Visit mylicense.in.gov to access your renewal.
- Click Renew Your License and select the correct license type (RN, LPN, or APRN).
- Answer all disclosure questions on professional conduct and criminal history.
- If APRN with prescriptive authority, attest to completing the required 30 CE hours including pharmacology and opioid prescribing.
- Pay the renewal fee. $50 for RN/LPN or $60 for APRN, by credit or debit card.
- Processing. Renewals typically take 24-48 hours.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming there's no deadline. Even though no CE is required, you must actively complete the renewal process online before October 31. Indiana does not have a formal grace period.
- Practicing on an expired license. Late renewal is available up to 3 years with a $50 late fee, but practicing on an expired license is prohibited. Renew before your deadline.
- Confusing RN and LPN renewal years. RN/APRN licenses renew in odd-numbered years while LPN licenses renew in even-numbered years. Don't mix them up.
- APRNs not meeting specific topic requirements. Of the 30 APRN hours, 8 must be pharmacology and 2 must be opioid prescribing. Generic CE courses won't satisfy these specific requirements.
Tips for a Smooth Renewal
- Renew early. The renewal window opens well before October 31. Don't wait until the last minute — the online portal can experience high traffic near the deadline.
- Take advantage of the low fees. At $50, Indiana has the lowest RN renewal fee among the states we track. Budget for it and renew on time to avoid the additional $50 late fee.
- Use NLC benefits. As a compact state, your Indiana multistate license lets you practice in other NLC states without extra licenses — ideal for travel nursing or telehealth across state lines.
- Consider voluntary CE. Even without a requirement, continuing education keeps your skills current. Many employers value ongoing education regardless of state mandates. RenewRN can track voluntary CE alongside your license status.
Track Your Indiana License with RenewRN
Indiana's simple renewal process means the biggest risk is forgetting your October 31 deadline. RenewRN sends reminders at 90, 60, 30, 7, and 1 day before your license expires so you never lapse.