September 4, 2024
Licence Renewal Now Open
Licence renewal is now open for all nurses in Nova Scotia!
The licence renewal period opens today, September 4, 2024, and will close on October 31, 2024. To be eligible to practise on November 1, 2024, you must renew your licence before the renewal period ends. We know time passes quickly, so we kindly ask you to consider renewing your licence as soon as possible to help you avoid the last-minute rush.
Please note: The annual renewal process does not apply to you if you are in the expedited process waiting for a licence. It also does not apply to you if you only hold a 4-month conditional licence.
- Watch our licence renewal video for information on important dates you need to know.
- Read our new NSCN Licence Renewal Guide, which provides important renewal information and can help answer questions you may have.
- Getting started? The licence renewal application is available on our Registrant Portal. Find instructions on how to submit your application.
- Not planning on renewing your licence this year? Learn more about what to do.
- In early 2024, NSCN announced that the payroll deduction process is no longer an option. Learn more about other payment alternatives.
- Learn more about our Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) program which provides the ability to pay for your future licensure fee through monthly payments made throughout the year.
Important Deadline
Registrant Portal Information
- Read our instructions to learn how to log in to the NSCN registrant portal.
- Forgot your password? Visit here to learn how to reset it.
- Read instructions on how to pay for your licence in our ‘Paying for your Licence’ section on our website.
- Looking for a copy of your receipt for your 2024-2025 licence? Visit our website for instructions.
- Access our Search for a Nurse directory to confirm proof of licensure.
- Learn more on how to make changes to your NSCN portal profile.