Do I have to use CE Broker?

Yes. CE Broker is the official electronic tracking system for the Florida Board of Nursing. Even if you have a paper certificate, hours that are not posted to CE Broker will not count toward renewal.

Which mandatory courses are one-time versus every cycle?

Medical errors (2 hrs), Florida laws and rules, impaired professionals, and human trafficking are required every renewal. Domestic violence (2 hrs) is required every third biennium. HIV/AIDS is a one-time requirement.

Can I renew before my CE posts to CE Broker?

No. Florida will not process a renewal until the compliance status in CE Broker shows the mandatory hours and topics are complete. Confirm the CE Broker transcript first, then submit the MQA renewal.

How does Trust fit alongside CE Broker?

CE Broker is the state's system of record for hours. Trust is your personal wallet: it stores your CE certificates on-device, tracks your renewal window, and reminds you at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days out so you don't discover a CE Broker gap on renewal week.

When is my Florida RN license actually due?

Florida uses biennial renewal groups based on your initial licensure date. Your exact expiration is shown on your MQA profile and in the reminder mail the DOH sends 60–90 days before expiration.

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How to renew your Florida RN license

Reviewed July 7, 2026 · Trust editorial

Florida RN licenses renew every two years. Renewal requires 24 contact hours of continuing education — including mandatory courses on medical errors, Florida laws and rules, impaired professionals, and human trafficking — all reported through CE Broker before the renewal application is submitted. The renewal fee is $80.

At a glance

Cycle

2 years (biennial groups; verify your exact expiration in MQA)

CE hours

24 hours including mandatory topics, tracked in CE Broker

Fee

$80 active renewal

Compact

Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state

Portal

MQA Online Services

Board

Florida Board of Nursing

Requirements

The Florida Board of Nursing requires 24 contact hours of CE per two-year renewal cycle. Every hour must be reported to CE Broker by the CE provider — the state uses CE Broker as the system of record.

Mandatory topics that must sit inside the 24 hours:

Prevention of medical errors — 2 hours, every renewal.
Florida laws and rules — every renewal.
Recognizing impairment in the workplace — every renewal.
Human trafficking — every renewal.
Domestic violence — 2 hours, every third biennium.
HIV/AIDS — one-time requirement.

Position CE Broker and Trust correctly: CE Broker is the state's compliance ledger. Trust complements it — it holds your certificates on your phone, reminds you at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days before your deadline, and links to CE Broker and MQA so you can act on the reminder.

How to renew, step by step

01
Confirm CE Broker shows you compliant
Log in to CE Broker and confirm your transcript shows the full 24 hours and every mandatory topic marked complete. Florida checks this feed automatically — if it doesn't show in CE Broker, it doesn't count.
02
Log in to MQA Online Services
Sign in at mqaonline.doh.state.fl.us with your MQA credentials tied to your RN license number.
03
Verify your profile
Confirm name, address, practice setting, and answer the criminal history and disciplinary disclosure questions.
04
Attest to the renewal statements
Attest that CE Broker reflects your completed hours and that all mandatory topics are satisfied.
05
Pay the $80 fee
Pay online with a card. Save the confirmation.
06
Confirm the renewal posted
Allow a few business days, then verify the new expiration date on the MQA license verification page.

If you're late

Failure to renew by expiration moves the license to delinquent status. Practicing on a delinquent Florida license is unlicensed practice and can trigger discipline and criminal penalties.

See the Florida Board of Nursing licensing page for the reactivation and reinstatement pathway if the license has lapsed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to use CE Broker?: Yes. CE Broker is the official electronic tracking system for the Florida Board of Nursing. Even if you have a paper certificate, hours that are not posted to CE Broker will not count toward renewal.
Which mandatory courses are one-time versus every cycle?: Medical errors (2 hrs), Florida laws and rules, impaired professionals, and human trafficking are required every renewal. Domestic violence (2 hrs) is required every third biennium. HIV/AIDS is a one-time requirement.
Can I renew before my CE posts to CE Broker?: No. Florida will not process a renewal until the compliance status in CE Broker shows the mandatory hours and topics are complete. Confirm the CE Broker transcript first, then submit the MQA renewal.
How does Trust fit alongside CE Broker?: CE Broker is the state's system of record for hours. Trust is your personal wallet: it stores your CE certificates on-device, tracks your renewal window, and reminds you at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days out so you don't discover a CE Broker gap on renewal week.
When is my Florida RN license actually due?: Florida uses biennial renewal groups based on your initial licensure date. Your exact expiration is shown on your MQA profile and in the reminder mail the DOH sends 60–90 days before expiration.

Sources — retrieved July 2026

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