Renew Your CRRN Certification Online Today
Access the Certification Center
In the Certification Center you can:
- Renew your CRRN certification
- View your Certification History in your Completed Certifications
- Access your digital badge with certificate
- Look-up fellow certificants in the new Certificant Directory
The renewal application (online) will be available 6 months prior to the certification expiration date. To get started, sign in with your ARN website username and password. IMPORTANT: Do NOT create a new account. If you do not know your username and/or password, please contact ARN at 800.229.7530 for assistance. If you create a new account, it will not be linked to your certification and you will not be able to access online renewal.
Detailed Renewal Policies and Procedures are available for your reference. Please call 800.229.7530 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.
2026 Deadlines & Application Fees (Non-Refundable)*
Deadlines are based on the date of submission (online).
| Certification Expiration | Standard Application Deadline & Fee | Final Application Deadline & Fee | Dates to Earn Points |
| 6/30/2026 |
1/1/2026-3/31/2026 |
4/1/2026-6/30/2026 |
7/1/2021 to 6/30/2026 |
| 12/31/2026 |
7/1/2026-9/30/2026 |
10/1/2026-12/31/2026 |
1/1/2022 to 12/31/2026 |
*All application fees are non-renewable. Fees as of 12/28/2021
- Renewal fees are subject to change without notice.
- Refer to your certificate or the renewal chart if you have questions about your certification deadlines.
- ARN Membership is not required for CRRN certification, but if you would like to take advantage of the discount to members, your ARN membership must be current at the time of renewal.
CRRN Inactive Status
CRRN Inactive Status is intended to allow current or recently lapsed CRRNs who have experienced traumatic or life-altering events to delay the 5-year time-frame for completing renewal requirements. RNCB realizes that COVID-19 has placed a disproportionate burden on the nursing community. Please note that the COVID-19 public health crisis is a qualifying event for enacting inactive status. Download the CRRN Inactive Status Application (PDF).
CRRN-Retired
CRRNs who have retired from the nursing profession may be eligible for CRRN-Retired status. Download the CRRN Retired Status Application (PDF).
Share Your Passion
We'd love to hear why you became a CRRN or the value of certification to you, so that we can highlight your achievement and share your insights with those considering certification. To share your story, please fill out our quick online form.
