OAR 851-031-0048: Renewal of License

(1) A nursing license is valid for two years from the date it is issued. Licensees must apply for renewal by 11:59 p.m. on the date of their license expiration to be considered timely. (2) An individual may apply for renewal before the expiration of their license by submitting a completed application, which includes: (a) The Board’s renewal application form for the license type being renewed; (b) Payment of the applicable fees in OAR Chapter 851 Division 2; (c) Effective January 1, 2028, completion of the CE requirements in OAR 851-031-0008; and (d) Completion of the state records criminal background check as defined in OAR 851-001-0115. (e) For all APRN applicants, verification of RN licensure, and (f) For CRNA applicants and NP applicants initially licensed after January 1, 2011, verification of current national certification congruent with license type and population focus. (3) A license expired for more than 90 days must apply for reinstatement as described in OAR 851-031-0051. (4) Incomplete applications expire 12 months after submission date.