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 Registration | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Nurses | 300.00 | 42.00 | 342.00 |
| Registration and Licensure | Base Fee* | Lloyd Sadd Liability Insurance Fee | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Only (not intending to apply for a licence in NS) | 100.00 | - | 14.00 | 114.00 |
| LPN – Conditional (4 months) | 44.00 | 7.00 | 7.14 | 58.14 |
| LPN – Annual Licence | 319.00 | 7.00 | 45.64 | 371.64 |
| LPN – Practising Licence Pro-Rated after May 1 | 159.00 | 7.00 | 23.24 | 189.24 |
| Administration Fees related to Licensure | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31) | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Licensing Exams | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) | 610.00 | 85.40 | 695.40 |
| CPNRE Exam Change Fee** | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| CPNRE Exam No Show Fee*** | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
* 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* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Nurses | 500.00 | 70.00 | 570.00 |
| Registration and Licensure | Base Fee* | CNPS Liability Insurance | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Only (not intending to apply for a licence in NS) | 100.00 | - | 14.00 | 114.00 |
| RN – Conditional (4 month) | 41.00 | 68.00 | 15.26 | 124.26 |
| RN – Annual Licence | 428.05 | 68.00 | 69.45 | 565.50 |
| RN – Practising Licence Pro-Rated after July 1 | 142.68 | 68.00 | 29.50 | 240.18 |
| Administration Fees for Licensure | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31) | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Licensing Exams | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCLEX-RN Exam Administration Fee – First Writing | 125.00** | 17.50 | 142.50 |
| NCLEX-RN Exam Administration Fee – Subsequent Writings | 62.50** | 8.75 | 71.25 |
* 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* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Applicant | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Initial Registration and Licensure Fees – Initial and Renewal | Base Fee* | CNPS Liability Insurance | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP Initial Fee | 250.00 | - | 35.00 | 285.00 |
| NP – Conditional (4 months) | 41.00 | 159.50 | 28.07 | 228.57 |
| NP – Annual Licence | 428.05 | 159.50 | 82.26 | 669.81 |
| NP – Practising Licence Pro-Rated July 1 | 142.68 | 159.50 | 42.31 | 344.49 |
| Administration Fees for Licensure | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactivation of Licence (fee after October 31) | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Licensing Exams | Base Fee* | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NP Exam Administration Fee | 125.00 | 17.50 | 142.50 |
| Canadian Nurse Practitioner (CNPE) Re-Score | 65.00 | 9.10 | 74.10 |
* The base fee is the NSCN licensing fee portion of your nursing license.
| Registration Documents and Forms – All designations | Base Fee | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification of Registration and Licensure | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Proof of Registration and Licensure | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Transcript of Nursing Program | 25.00 | 3.50 | 28.50 |
| Letter of confirmation of Graduation from a Nova Scotia Nursing Program | 25.00 | 3.50 | 28.50 |
| Verification of Exam Results | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Certified True Copies | 50.00 | 7.00 | 57.00 |
| Other Fees | Base Fee | HST | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Instatement Committee Application Fee (Professional Conduct) | 300.00 | 42.00 | 342.00 |
| Off-Site Document Retrieval (Please contact NSCN for quote) | - | - | - |
| Not-sufficient Funds | 40.00 | 5.60 | 45.60 |
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.
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.