OAR 851-031-0051: License Reinstatement
Edition: Current OARD snapshotEffective: 2026-09-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) An individual whose LPN, RN, or APRN license has been expired for more than 90 days may apply for reinstatement by submitting a completed application, which includes: (a) The Board’s reinstatement application form for the license type being reinstated; (b) Payment of the applicable fees in OAR Chapter 851 Division 2; (c) Completion of a national criminal fingerprint-based background check as described in OAR 851-001-0115; (d) Completion of continuing education as applicable in OAR 851-031-0008. (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. (2) An individual whose LPN, RN, or APRN license has been revoked or voluntarily surrendered is not eligible for reinstatement under this section but may apply for disciplinary reinstatement under OAR 851-031-0055. (3) Incomplete applications expire 12 months from the initial submission date.
Official history and status
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150, ORS 678.040, ORS 678.375, ORS 678.380, ORS 678.282, ORS 678.285, ORS 678.370 & ORS 678.372
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.040 & ORS 678.140
History: BN 4-2026, amend filed 08/21/2026, effective 09/01/2026 BN 23-2025, amend filed 11/20/2025, effective 01/01/2026 BN 26-2021, amend filed 11/22/2021, effective 12/01/2021 BN 6-2021, adopt filed 06/21/2021, effective 07/01/2021
This rule cites
- OAR 851-001-0115 — resolved
- OAR 851-031-0008 — resolved
- OAR 851-031-0055 — resolved
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Official source: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/