All fees (except where noted) are in Canadian dollars and are non-refundable.

Please wait until CNO has confirmed exact amounts, as only some fees may apply to you.

Application, registration and services fees can only be paid by credit card. We accept the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Required fees must be paid in full and are not pro-rated.

You can pay your online annual membership renewal fees using credit card, Visa Debit, Mastercard Debit, or a prepaid credit card. Many banks and our payment partners made the decision that they will no longer support INTERAC Online transactions as of Oct. 2023.

Changes to fees

In June 2023, Council approved a broad set of fee increases for 2026. CNO increases fees only when necessary to remain financially sustainable. You can learn more about the fees increase here.

The amount payable for 2025 is in effect until end of day December 31, 2025. The amount payable for 2026 will become effective at the start of day on January 1, 2026.

When you pay your annual renewal fees on or before December 31, you are renewing your ability to practice nursing for the next calendar year.

Application & Registration Fees

Taxes listed below are based on Ontario tax laws - taxation may vary depending on your place of residence.

Graduates of an approved Canadian nursing program Class Initial Application Registration Exam Jurisprudence Exam Initial Registration First Year Membership

Registered Practical Nurse

General

2025:

470.08
(416.00 + 54.08 HST)

2026:

489.29
(433.00 + 56.29 HST)

$350.00 1 + local taxes

45.20
(40.00 + 5.20 HST)

2025:

474.60
(420.00 + 54.60 HST)

2026:

493.81
(437.00 + 56.81 HST)

Registered Nurse

General

2025:

470.08
(416.00 + 54.08 HST)

2026:

489.29
(433.00 + 56.29 HST)

360.00 2 + local taxes

45.20
(40.00 + 5.20 HST)

2025:

474.60
(420.00 + 54.60 HST)

2026:

493.81
(437.00 + 56.81 HST)

Nurse Practitioner

Extended

2025:

470.08
(416.00 + 54.08 HST)

2026:

489.29
(433.00 + 56.29 HST)

768.75 4 + local taxes

45.20
(40.00 + 5.20 HST)

2025:

474.60
(420.00 + 54.60 HST)

2026:

493.81
(437.00 + 56.81 HST)

RNs and RPNs

Temporary

2025:

79.10
(70.00 + 9.10 HST)

2026:

82.49
(73.00 + 9.49 HST)

N/A

45.20
(40.00 + 5.20 HST)

2025:

474.60
(420.00 + 54.60 HST)

2026:

493.81
(437.00 + 56.81 HST)

Interjurisdictional registrants will receive a 25% rebate on their annual membership fee if they remain registered to practice with another jurisdiction as their home jurisdiction and with CNO as their host jurisdiction. The rebate is applied only at the time the annual fee is paid. Learn more about Interjurisdictional Nurse Licensure (INL).

1. A complete list of REx-PN fees can be found here. 

2. The NCLEX-RN is the registration examination for anyone in Canada (excluding Quebec) applying to become a Registered Nurse. A complete list of NCLEX-RN fees can be found here. 

3. This amount is paid by an applicant who applies to CNO after already having their education documents validated by a CNO-approved ECA service provider. It does not cover any fees an applicant must pay to any service provider.

4. Note: The CNPE is the registration examination for NP applicants of the Primary Health Care specialty. Applicants will pay both the exam fee and a seating fee of $105.00 plus tax to Yardstick. Find more information at https://cnpe.ysasecure.com/candidate-handbook.

Other Application & Registration Fees

Fee Description Fees

Additional Evaluation (RPNs and NPs)

This applies if you must complete a Competency Assessment Supplement when CNO, after assessing your education, identifies your education is not substantially equivalent and requires further evaluation.

2025:

352.56 (312.00 + 40.56 HST)

2026:

366.12 (324.00 + 42.12 HST)

Additional Evaluation (RNs)

This applies if you must complete a Competency Assessment Supplement as an alternative to completing the Touchstone Institute evaluation, when CNO, after assessing your education, identifies that your education is not substantially equivalent and requires further evaluation.

2025:

781.96 (692.00 + 89.96 HST)

2026:

812.47 (719.00 + 93.47 HST)

Additional Full Evaluation (NPs)

This applies to only NP applicants whose NP program has not been previously reviewed by CNO and must be fully assessed to determine if the program meets the entry-to-practice competencies for NPs in Ontario.

2025:

1,562.79 (1,383.00 + 179.79 HST)

2026:

1,624.94 (1,438.00 + 186.94 HST)

Issuance of a specialty certificate 

Applies only to applicants who are eligible to register as an NP in one of three specialty areas: Adult, Paediatrics or Primary Health Care.

2025:

74.58 (66.00 + 8.58 HST)

2026:

77.97 (69.00 + 8.97 HST)

Membership Fees

General, Extended and Temporary Classes Fees

Annual membership fee

For all RNs, RPNs and NPs in the General, Extended and Temporary classes.

2025:

400.02 (354.00 + 46.02 HST)

2026:

415.84 (368.00 + 47.84 HST)

Annual membership penalty fee

Required of all nurses who send their membership fees to the College after the annual renewal deadline.

2025:

146.90 (130.00 + 16.90 HST)

2026:

152.55 (135.00 + 17.55 HST)

Lifting of suspension fee

Required on top of any outstanding fees or information (if any) when a suspended member asks for the suspension to be lifted.

2025:

79.10 (70.00 + 9.10 HST)

2026:

82.49 (73.00 + 9.49 HST)
Non-Practicing Class Fees

Annual membership fee

Required of all members in the Non-Practising Class.

2025:

74.58 (66.00 + 8.58 HST)

2026:

77.97 (69.00 + 8.97 HST)

Annual membership penalty fee

Required of all nurses in the Non-Practising Class who send their membership fees to the College after the annual renewal deadline.

2025:

38.42 (34.00 + 4.42 HST)

2026:

40.68 (36.00 + 4.68 HST)

Reinstatement

Membership Reinstatement Fees
Fee Description Fees

Application for reinstatement of membership

2025:

235.04 (208.00 + 27.04 HST)

2026:

244.08 (216.00 + 28.08 HST)

Reinstatement fee

Note: Former members who apply for reinstatement may also need to pay additional fees, the exact amount depending on individual circumstances. Contact the College for more information.

2025:

79.10 (70.00 + 9.10 HST)

2026:

82.49 (73.00 + 9.49 HST)

Health Professional Corporations 

Fee Description Fees

Certificate of Authorization

Nurses who want to incorporate their business practices must have a certificate of authorization for their professional corporation.

565.00 (500.00 + 65.00 HST)

Annual renewal of Certificate of Authorization

282.50 (250.00 + 32.50 HST)

Miscellaneous

Fee Description Fees

Verification of registration

Applies only to members who require verification of their registration with the College.

16.95 (15.00 + 1.95 HST)