2025-2026 Fees, Payments and Receipts

Your fees help us to protect the public by regulating the nursing profession in Nova Scotia.  

All fees are to be paid in Canadian dollars and are non-refundable. Please ensure you have requested the appropriate option prior to making payment.

Unpaid invoices for the registration exam and/or registration and licensure in the Registrant Portal will be removed 6 months after issuance. If your invoice has been removed from the Registrant Portal, please email registration@nscn.ca.

Application, Exam, Registration and Other Fees

The following fees are for the current 2025-2026 licensure year (November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026).

Application for Assessment for LPN RegistrationBase Fee*HSTTotal Cost
International Nurses 300.0042.00342.00
Registration and LicensureBase Fee*Lloyd Sadd Liability
Insurance Fee
HSTTotal Cost
Registration Only (not intending to apply for a licence in NS)100.00-14.00114.00
LPN – Conditional (4 months)44.007.007.1458.14
LPN – Annual Licence319.007.0045.64371.64
LPN – Practising Licence Pro-Rated after May 1159.007.0023.24189.24
Administration Fees related to LicensureBase Fee*HSTTotal Cost
Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31)50.007.0057.00
Licensing ExamsBase Fee*HSTTotal Cost
Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE)  610.0085.40695.40
CPNRE Exam Change Fee**50.007.0057.00
CPNRE Exam No Show Fee***50.007.0057.00

* The base fee is the NSCN licensing fee portion of your nursing license.

**This fee is applicable for exams rescheduled within 24 hours of the scheduled exam and if a candidate does not appear for a scheduled exam.

***This fee is applicable if your do not attend your exam at the scheduled time.

Application for Assessment for RN Registration Base Fee*HSTTotal Cost
International Nurses 500.0070.00570.00
Registration and LicensureBase Fee*CNPS Liability InsuranceHSTTotal Cost
Registration Only (not intending to apply for a licence in NS)100.00-14.00114.00
RN – Conditional (4 month)41.0068.0015.26124.26
RN – Annual Licence 428.0568.0069.45565.50
RN – Practising Licence Pro-Rated after July 1     142.6868.0029.50240.18
Administration Fees for LicensureBase Fee*HSTTotal Cost
Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31)50.007.0057.00
Licensing ExamsBase Fee*HSTTotal Cost
NCLEX-RN Exam Administration Fee – First Writing125.00**17.50142.50
NCLEX-RN Exam Administration Fee – Subsequent Writings62.50**8.7571.25

* The base fee is the NSCN licensing fee portion of your nursing license.

** Exam fee is paid directly to vendor by the applicant.

Application for Assessment for NP Registration   Base Fee*HSTTotal Cost
New Applicant50.007.0057.00
Initial Registration and Licensure Fees – Initial and Renewal     Base Fee*CNPS Liability InsuranceHSTTotal Cost
NP Initial Fee250.00-35.00285.00
NP – Conditional (4 months) 41.00159.5028.07228.57
NP – Annual Licence428.05159.5082.26669.81
NP – Practising Licence Pro-Rated July 1142.68159.5042.31344.49
Administration Fees for LicensureBase Fee*HSTTotal Cost
Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31)50.007.0057.00
Licensing ExamsBase Fee*HSTTotal Cost
NP Exam Administration Fee125.0017.50142.50
Canadian Nurse Practitioner (CNPE) Re-Score65.009.1074.10

* The base fee is the NSCN licensing fee portion of your nursing license.

Registration Documents and Forms – All designationsBase FeeHSTTotal Cost
Verification of Registration and Licensure50.007.0057.00
Proof of Registration and Licensure50.007.0057.00
Transcript of Nursing Program25.003.5028.50
Letter of confirmation of Graduation from a Nova Scotia Nursing Program25.003.5028.50
Verification of Exam Results50.007.0057.00
Certified True Copies50.007.0057.00
Other FeesBase FeeHSTTotal Cost
Re-Instatement Committee Application Fee (Professional Conduct)300.0042.00342.00
Off-Site Document Retrieval (Please contact NSCN for quote)---
Not-sufficient Funds40.005.6045.60

All fees to be paid in Canadian dollars.

Payment Options & Receipts

You can pay using the following methods:

  • Visa or MasterCard
  • Prepaid Visa or MasterCard Credit Card (the pre-paid card must cover the full fee. Multiple cards cannot be used).
  • E-transfer to finance@nscn.ca – Include your name, registration number, and reason for payment. Also, send a separate email to finance@nscn.ca with the security question answer.
  • Pre-authorized Debit (PAD) program – Available for annual licence renewal only. Depending on your designation, you may qualify to pay as little as $41–75 per month. Learn more about the PAD program.
  • Canadian Certified Cheque, Personal Cheque, or Canadian Money Order – Make payable to “Nova Scotia College of Nursing” (The acronym NSCN will not be accepted).
    • If you are paying by Canadian Certified Cheque, Personal Cheque, or Canadian Money Order, allow 10 business days for NSCN to receive and process the payment.
    • Please note: NSCN does not accept employer payment by cheque or money order for individual registrants. Payment received from employers will be returned.

Security Note: We do not have access to your credit card information. Independent third-party companies process all online transactions. These companies comply with payment card industry standards.

 

We are always trying to find ways to advance our services. One of the ways we do this is by offering our pre-authorized debit program designed for those renewing their annual licence. This program gives you the ability to pay for your licensure fee through monthly payments made throughout the year rather than paying in one lump sum, similar to how you might pay for your mortgage or car payment.  

Who Can Sign Up?

This program is available to you if you are renewing your annual licence. If you hold a current licence, you can join the program at any time.

How Do I Sign Up? 

To sign up log in to your portal on the NSCN website. You will see an option on the left menu “Sign up for PAD”. Select this and enter your banking information. We also recommend that you review the Pre-Authorized Debit Plan Frequently-Asked-Questions

When Do I Sign Up?

You can sign up for this program at any time, however, if you sign up after the first withdrawal date the total of your PAD payments may not cover your entire renewal fee. If your payments are not sufficient to pay the entire renewal fee, you will be prompted to pay the balance after completing your renewal application.

What Should I Expect?

If you enroll in the program prior to October 31st, payments will begin to be withdrawn on the 14th of each month starting on November 14th and ending on July 14th of the following year. Each payment will be:

DesignationPayment on the 14th of each month Total Payment
LPN    $41.30$371.64
RN    $62.84$565.50
NP    $74.43$669.81

Each payment will be applied to your licensure fee for the following year. If you enroll this year, for example, each payment will be applied to next year’s 2026-27 licensure fee. 

During the renewal process, you will complete your application as usual. Your PAD payments will automatically be applied to your renewal invoice!  

What happens if there are insufficient funds in my account on the day that a payment is to be withdrawn?

If your payment is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds, you will be charged an NSF fee of $46. If your payment is returned a second time, your subscription to the PAD program will be cancelled. Payment of the NSF fee will be required for renewal.

I’m New to the Program. What Else Should I Know?

The first year you join the program, it will feel like you are paying for the same fee back-to-back but we can assure you that you are not. The reason you may feel this way is due to timing: 

  • When you renew your licence this year between August and October, you will pay for your 2025-26 licence in a lump sum, as you have done in the past.
  • Starting in November, we will begin to withdraw a monthly payment from your account to pay for next year’s 2026-27 licensure fee. 

What happens if I want to opt out of the program?

If at any point you want to opt out of the program, simply log in to your portal on the NSCN website, go to “My PAD Payments” and click on “Cancel Subscription”. Any fees you have paid to date can be refunded or can be left on your account for next year’s renewal fee.

I still have a few questions. Who should I ask?

If you have any other questions:

Log in to your NSCN portal using your email and password to get your tax receipt.

Once logged in, go to “Invoices” on the main page and select “Include Paid.” You will then see your tax receipt for the current licensing year.

Other receipts may be provided upon request. To request a receipt or for more information, contact registration@nscn.ca. You will receive a response within 5 business days.

Have questions?

View our 2025-2026 Annual Fee Package for more information or you can email us at finance@nscn.ca. There may be delays in responding due to a high number of inquiries.