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Renewal Checklist

Michigan Registered Nurse Renewal requirements

Understand renewal dates, fees, CE topics and late-renewal rules.

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Renewal cycle and due date

  • 2 years

    Applies when: For Registered Nurse renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      ### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      All subsequent renewals will also be valid for 2 years.
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      | | Nurse LPN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN Specialty | \* | 2 | $30.40 | | Nursing Home Administrator | \* | 2 | $134.30 | | Occupational Therapist | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Occupational Therapy Assistant | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Optometrist | \* | 2 | $209.60 | | Optometrist - Special Volunteer | \* | 2 | Free | | Osteopathic Physician | \* | 3 | $314.40 | | Osteopathic Physician Clinical Academic | \* | 1 | $33.00 | | Osteopathic Physician

  • About 90 business days before expiration

    Applies when: For the renewal notification postcard/email

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      You will be mailed and emailed a renewal notification postcard to your mailing and email addresses on record approximately 90 business days prior to the expiration date of your license.

Renewal fees

  • $131.00

    Applies when: Active Registered Nurse renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      ### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
       Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card)
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      | | Nurse LPN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN | \* | 2 | $131.00 | | Nurse RN Specialty | \* | 2 | $30.40 | | Nursing Home Administrator | \* | 2 | $134.30 | | Occupational Therapist | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Occupational Therapy Assistant | \* | 2 | $165.40 | | Optometrist | \* | 2 | $209.60 | | Optometrist - Special Volunteer | \* | 2 | Free | | Osteopathic Physician | \* | 3 | $314.40 | | Osteopathic Physician Clinical Academic | \* | 1 | $33.00 | | Osteopathic Physician

  • $161.40

    Applies when: If applicable

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      ### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      |  | Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) | | --- | --- | |  | Renewal Cycle: 2 years | |  | Good Moral Character Questions – Documentation and explanation will be required if you answer “yes” to | either question to show at the current time you have the ability to, and are likely to, serve the public in a fair, honest and open manner, that you are rehabilitated, or that the substance of the former offense is not

  • $20.00

    Applies when: If you renew in the 60-day grace period

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period. - Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period.

  • $232.90

    Applies when: If the RN license has lapsed less than 3 years and the applicant is not currently licensed in another state or Canadian province

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      - RN or LPN Relicensure: $232.90 **Applicants for relicensure whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure and not currently licensed in another state or Canadian province, must complete the following requirements:**

Continuing education

  • 25 hours

    Applies when: Within the 2-year period preceding the renewal date

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period. - Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      ** Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year

  • CEs are required for the first renewal

    Applies when: If initial Michigan RN or LPN license was issued on or after May 8, 2024

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      If your initial Michigan RN or LPN license was issued on or after May 8, 2024, you are required to complete CEs for your first renewal.

Renewal steps

  • MiPLUS

    Applies when: For RN renewal online application

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
       Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      ** You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

  • Log in to MiPLUS and complete the online renewal application

    Applies when: For RN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
       Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.

  • Debit or credit card with Discover, MasterCard, American Express, or Visa logo

    Applies when: For renewal fee payment

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      You may pay your renewal fee by using a debit or credit card containing a Discover, MasterCard, American Express, or Visa logo.

  • Notify the Department of any address change through a MiPLUS modification

    Applies when: If the mailing or email address changes

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      Remember to notify the Department of any address change by completing a MiPLUS modification
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      license. Remember to notify the Department of any address change by completing a MiPLUS modification.
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      Remember to notify the Department of any address change by completing a MiPLUS modification.

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • 60 days

    Applies when: For RN renewal after expiration

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      - Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      ** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      ** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

  • May renew without going through the relicensure process

    Applies when: Within the 60-day grace period

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      - Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      ** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      ** Yes, there is a 60-day grace period in which you may renew your license without having to go through the relicensure process.

  • $20.00

    Applies when: If renewed within the 60-day grace period

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period. - Michigan nurses are required to earn 25 hours of continuing education within the 2-year period preceding the date of renewal.
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      However, there is an additional $20.00 late fee if you renew your license in the 60-day grace period.

Records and audits

  • The Board does not maintain a record of continuing education earned

    Applies when: For RN renewal CE records

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      ** The Board does not maintain a record of continuing education earned.

  • Keep documentation on hand for a minimum of 4 years

    Applies when: For your own renewal records

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      You are required to maintain your own records and keep documentation on hand for a minimum of 4 years.

  • The Board conducts a random audit after each renewal period

    Applies when: For RN renewal records

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      The Board conducts a random audit after each renewal period.

  • Submit copies of the CE certificates you earned; retain your originals

    Applies when: If selected for audit

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      of all licensees who renewed will be randomly selected and notified by mail that they must submit evidence of having earned the required education.
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      If you are **MICHIGAN NURSING FAQS** Revision Date 6/2024 Page **3** of **9** selected for the audit, then you will be required to submit **copies** of the CE certificates you earned.
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      **(Please retain your originals.)

Board and official links

  • Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing

    Applies when: RN renewal oversight

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      ### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      # Nursing Licensing Guide and FAQs ## On this Page ### LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST #### APPLICATION AND FEES - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit or debit card) Registered Nurse (RN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90

  • Nursing Licensing Guide and FAQs

    Applies when: Official RN renewal instructions

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
      ### RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus. - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License Renewal Fee: $131.00 (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card) - Registered Nurse with Specialty Certification Renewal Fee: $161.40 (if applicable) - Renewal Cycle: 2 years
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      # Nursing Licensing Guide and FAQs ## On this Page ### LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST #### APPLICATION AND FEES - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit or debit card) Registered Nurse (RN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by Examination or Endorsement $212.90

  • MiPLUS

    Applies when: RN renewal and relicensure portal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. michigan.gov ↗
       Online Application for a Registered and/or Practical Nurse License Renewal – Must be completed by visiting **www.michigan.gov/miplus**.
    2. 2. michigan.gov ↗
      You can renew online by logging into your MiPLUS account at http://www.michigan.gov/MiPLUS.
    3. 3. michigan.gov ↗
      #### ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR RELICENSURE (These are in addition to the requirements stated above that apply to All applicants) - Online application can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus and selecting **MiPLUS Login**.
    4. 4. michigan.gov ↗
      Once logged in, select **“Modification”** next to your license number and this will start the relicensure process. - Application Fee + 2 year license fee: (Must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card):
    5. 5. michigan.gov ↗
       Online application can be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus, select **MiPLUS Login**, select “**Modification**” next to your license number and this will start the relicensure process.
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