Persons practicing nursing in hospitals, private practice, etc., as registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses. Fees: Application - $400; Timely Renewal: $172; Delinquent Renewal: $247 Examination: none Certificate: Included in application fee. Examination Frequency: N/A Exam Locations: N/A Experience Requirement: Active California RN license, graduate of Board-approved program for nurse practitioner or equivalent. Average Time to Process Application: 6-8 weeks. Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Special License Requirements: N/A Comments: N/A Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 2836.1. California Code of Regulations, Section 1480, et seq.