License Renewal Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the registration year runs from December 1 to November 30. All Registered Nurses (RN) and Nurse Practitioners (NP) must complete their license renewal application and pay the annual fee by November 30, 2025, to maintain their practicing status.

Please note that if your renewal is not completed and paid for by the deadline, your RN or NP license will become inactive as of December 1, and you will no longer be authorized to practice in Saskatchewan - even if you've only recently obtained your initial license.

In the top right-hand corner of the CRNS.ca website near Registrant Area, click “Sign In”. Once in Alinity, click “Renewal” for the registration type you want to renew.

When logging into your account, you must use the email address the license renewal notice was sent to. This is the email address in your profile. If you use an email address different than the one listed in your profile, the system will not recognize you as a CRNS registrant and you will not be able to move forward.

Please remember to update your profile with any new contact information to ensure a smooth renewal process.

As part of the two-factor authentication process, you will be prompted to submit a verification code when you log in. The code will be sent to your email address. Go to your inbox, copy the verification code, and then input this code exactly as shown into the web browser. Click “Validate” and you will be logged in and able to access the portal.

If you have any questions, click here to submit a support ticket.

If you have forgotten your password it will need to be reset.

• Request a password reset by clicking forgot your passwordon the Alinity log in screen.
• You will be directed to enter your email address that is tied to your CRNS profile, as well as the verification code sent to that same email address.
• After you enter this information and click “Submit” you will receive an email with a link to reset your password.
• Follow the instructions provided in the email to create a new password for your account.

The CRNS will send email updates on the renewal process to the email address listed in your Alinity account with instructions on how to complete your license renewal.

If you use an email address different than the one listed in Alinity, the system will not recognize you as a CRNS registrant and you will not be able to renew.

Please make sure you check your junk mail folder for emails if you are not able to find them. If your email address has changed, please update your profile to include your new email address.

To efficiently complete the license renewal form, each registrant should have:

• Your username which is your email address.
• Your password (case sensitive).
• Access to your email. For security reasons, when you sign in, you may be prompted to submit a verification code. Copy the verification code, from your email and then input this code exactly as shown into the web browser. Click “Validate” and you will be logged in to the CRNS Alinity portal.
• The number of eligible RN hours you are counting from Dec. 1, 2024, through Nov. 30, 2025. Please remember to report your eligible RN or NP hours for each employer. If you didn’t work any hours for a particular employer, just enter 0. For more information on what can be counted see Maintaining Eligibility for Licensing.
• Continuing Competence Program (CCP)for 2025 must be completed.  CRNS registrants are required to select at least:
  • One Practice Standard to focus on;
  • One related learning goal; and,
  • At least one completed activity with completed evaluation.
• A credit card to complete online payment.

Ensure you are checking the correct email account. The CRNS will only send emails to the address that is defined in your Alinity account.

In some cases, email may not be delivered to you due to it being marked as spam. Check your email spam and junk folders.

If you still are unable to receive emails from the CRNS or Alinity, submit a ticket so we can best resolve your issue.

If you are unable to complete the license renewal form, click the “Save for Later” button so that your changes will be saved. When you return to Alinity, you can continue from where you left off.

Once you have submitted a completed license renewal form, you will receive an email indicating if it is under review or there is any further action required. Once the application is reviewed and/or approved, and you’ve paid the licensing fee, you will receive an email indicating that your license has been renewed for the coming year. Please check your junk mail folder if you are not receiving updates.

There is also a dashboard in Alinity that will automatically update your current license renewal status.

You can also confirm that your registration has been renewed for the 2026 licensure year via the Nurse License Check prior to working on and after December 1.

You can check your status and confirm that your registration has been renewed for the 2026 licensure year via the Nurse License Check prior to working on and after December 1. It is each registrant’s responsibility to ensure that they are licensed.

If you do not renew your license, you will be switched to an “Inactive” status. All registrants who intend to continue to work during the 2026 licensure year must renew their license within the renewal period (October 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025). You are not authorized to practice Registered Nursing until you have met all the requirements, including payment of the reinstatement, late fee (if applicable) and license renewal fees.

If you choose to become “Inactive”, there are no privileges with the CRNS. Inactive registrants that decide to revert to a Practicing Membership will be subject to a $157.50 reinstatement fee in addition to their licensing fees. Click here for more information about fees and the fee schedule.

If you are going on leave (maternity, sick or other) or you do not wish to hold a Practicing Membership for the upcoming year, we recommend you renew as a Non-Practicing Member. Choose the “Renew” button with the Non-Practicing designation, complete the form, submit and pay the fee.

This membership entitles you to hold office and be appointed to committees at the membership level, attend the annual meeting and receive the CRNS News Bulletin.

There is an annual fee associated with this type of membership. You are not authorized to practice nursing with a Non-Practicing Membership.

When you return from leave, you will need to complete a re-instatement by going into Alinity and selecting the Practicing Membership.

If you choose to become a Retired Member, you must still complete your 2025 CCP and submit your renewal form and fee. We recommend this option if you do not intend to return to practice. If you are unsure about your return to practice in the future, you may consider renewing as non-practicing at this time.

A retired membership offers you some privileges with the CRNS, including the ability to use the title Registered Nurse (retired), RN (retired), Nurse Practitioner (retired) or NP (retired). You must have been in good standing at the time you were last registered.

There is a one-time fee to apply as a Retired Member and no requirement to renew in future renewal years.

License renewal can be paid online with:

• any major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express);
• e-transfer (receivables@crns.ca); or,
• a cheque mailed or delivered in-person to the CRNS office.

If paying by e-transfer or cheque, please include your RN number or invoice number. If you are not paying with a credit card, please allow up to four (4) weeks for processing. Your license will not be renewed until the payment has been processed.

Beginning in the fall of 2025 registrants will be responsible for paying for their annual license and seek reimbursement from their employer if supported by employer policy.

This shift aligns the CRNS with regulatory bodies across Canada that see registrants pay for their professional license at the same time they complete the required renewal process and is a way to ensure registrants are always aware of their licensure status.

The CRNS does not issue refunds for any application, including license renewal fees. Please check with your employer on the process for applying for reimbursement of fees paid. Click here for more information about fees and the fee schedule.

You may print or save your receipt at the time you pay your invoice. If you need a receipt later in the licensure year:

• Sign in to Alinity.
• Click “Home” on the left-hand side of the page.
• In the “My Invoices” section, check the box “Include paid.”
• Click the “Receipt” button beside the invoice you want to print.
• It will open in a new tab and can be saved or printed from there.

Please end date any previous employment that still appears on your renewal form.

If you work on more than one unit within the same facility, please provide the employer details for the main facility and indicate the areas you work in within that facility. You will report the sum of all eligible hours worked for the facility.

For example: I work at Regina General Hospital. My primary unit is the emergency department, but I also work in the same hospital casually in the NICU. I report Regina General Hospital as my employer's facility and click the box beside the two areas I work in. I worked a total of 950 hours in the ER and 250 hours in the NICU. I will report the total sum of worked hours (1200) for that facility.

If you cannot find your employer in the drop-down or work under your own business (that has not yet been recorded), please choose “other” in the drop-down menu and add the name, street address, postal code, website and phone number to the box. When you submit, CRNS staff will be able to add the employer to the list.

There are questions required by the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI). They collect data regarding health care professionals to inform National Health Human Resource (HHR) planning. The drop-down lists may be auto populated and may not be reflective of your personal work situation. Please choose the option(s) that most accurately reflects your work situation for the 2025 practice year.

If you work in more than one area, choose the response(s) that best reflect your overall work situation. CIHI has created the questions and the available options, and the CRNS cannot revise them.

No, only the hours worked as a practicing Registered Nurse (RN) count towards the hourly bylaw requirement. Hours worked as a GN do not count and should not be added to your renewal application.

Yes, the registration year is from December 1 to November 30. If you license any time during the current licensure year including during the license renewal period (October 1 - November 30), even if it is for a few weeks/months, you must renew your license for the upcoming registration year.

If you do not, your current license expires, and as of December 1, you are practicing without an RN license and may be subject to reinstatement fees at the time of renewal. Click here for more information about fees and the fee schedule.

Submit a support ticket and a CRNS staff member will assist you in updating your practice hours. Only report eligible hours worked during the 2025 license year (Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2025), on your 2026 renewal application.

One hour worked = one hour counted even if the pay is time and a half/double/in lieu. If you are unsure how to count your hours, including volunteer or education hours, please refer to the Maintaining Eligibility for Registration: Nursing Practice Hours document on the CRNS website or click here to submit a support ticket.

You can input your practice hours under the employer section of the renewal form.

The number must be a whole number, with decimals rounded up or down (i.e., no decimals 700 vs 700.3 or 701 vs 700.6).

If you work for more than one employer, input the number of hours worked for each employer separately. For example, I work for Regina General Hospital (RGH) and SK Polytechnic; I input 750 hours for RGH and I input 500 hours for SK Polytechnic. If you are self-employed, input the number of hours worked under your business.

If you are reporting volunteer hours, chose the employer organization you worked with from the drop-down menu and declare your “employment” as a Nurse Volunteer. Please note that a maximum of 225 hours of volunteer hours in the previous five (5) years or 90 hours of volunteer hours in the previous two (2) years.

Registrants who do not have enough practice hours to meet the hourly bylaw requirement at the time of license renewal should contact the CRNS and submit a support ticket.

You can update your legal name in Alinity by:

• Sign in to Alinity.
• Click “My Profile” on the left side of the page.
• In the “Current Name” section of your profile, click on the “Add” button to request a change to your legal name.
• You will be required to upload a proof of name change document (marriage/divorce certificate, etc.).

You can update your mailing address and your email address in Alinity by:

• Sign in to Alinity.
• Click “My Profile” on the left side of the page.
• Click “Edit Profile” at the top of the page.
• In the “Current Address” or “Email” section of the profile, click on the “Add” button to change your information.
• Click “Submit” at the bottom of the page when you’re done.

CCP is mandatory and all registrants must complete the CCP annually to be eligible for license renewal – this includes all practicing registrants even if retiring or on leave. For more information, visit: Continuing Competence Program.

If you require assistance with setting up your profile, navigating the license renewal process or paying your fees, please submit a support ticket.

Your request will be forwarded to a CRNS staff member who is best able to assist you. While we aim to respond within two business days, due to the large volume of calls during the license renewal period there may be a delay in returning your call.

Additional resources, dates and the instructional video are available on the renewal page of the CRNS website