Direct answer
Published fee records are listed below with direct official source links. Fees can change and additional vendor costs may apply.
Minnesota source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Minnesota Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Minnesota Board of Nursing license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years after initial registration |
| Renewal deadline | Renew by the expiration associated with the licensee’s birth month and renewal year. |
| Continuing competence | RNs complete 24 continuing-education hours during a 24-month cycle; LPNs complete 12 hours during a 24-month cycle. |
| Fees | Renewal: $85. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (612) 317-3000 |
| Physical location | 1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 |
| Mailing address | 1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 |
| Primary official domains | mn.gov |
For Minnesota, 6 primary official source records and 10 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Published nursing license fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Notes and official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| License renewal | RN/LPN | $85 | Published renewal fee. Open official fee source ↗ |
| Licensure by endorsement | RN/LPN | $105 | Published endorsement fee. Open official fee source ↗ |
| Reregistration | RN/LPN | $105 | Published reregistration fee. Open official fee source ↗ |
| Background check | Applicant | $32 | Published background-check fee. Open official fee source ↗ |
Costs that may be separate
Background checks
Fingerprint or criminal-background vendor charges may be separate from the board application fee and may vary by submission method or location.
Education documents
Schools, transcript services, credential evaluators and English-proficiency testing providers may charge separately.
License verification
Nursys or another verification service may charge per credential or destination when endorsement verification is required.
Late or status-specific fees
Late renewal, inactive conversion, reinstatement, temporary permits and payment processing may have separate charges.
How to pay safely
- Open the payment route from the official authority website or a source-reviewed link.
- Confirm the credential and transaction before entering card information.
- Check whether additional portal or vendor charges appear before final submission.
- Save the receipt and transaction reference.
- Verify the final license status after processing; a receipt alone is not active authority.
Fees can change after the review date. NursingLicenseBoards.com never accepts licensing payments or portal passwords.
Frequently asked questions
Are these all Minnesota nursing license costs?
No. Board fees may not include fingerprints, transcripts, Nursys verification, testing, processing or other vendor charges.
Can the fee change after this page is verified?
Yes. Confirm the amount on the linked official fee schedule immediately before paying.
Does NursingLicenseBoards.com accept license payments?
No. Payments are made only through the responsible authority or its authorized vendor.
Is a late or reinstatement fee the same as renewal?
No. Late, inactive, lapsed or reinstatement transactions may have different requirements and charges.
Are Nursys and fingerprint charges included?
Not unless the official fee record explicitly says so. Treat third-party verification and vendor charges separately.