All nurses, midwives and nursing associates must renew their NMC registration every three years through revalidation. This requires a minimum of 450 practice hours, 35 hours of CPD (including 20 participatory), five written reflective accounts, a reflective discussion, practice-related feedback, a confirmation, and health-and-character and indemnity declarations. (CBT/OSCE are not part of revalidation for those already registered.)
At a glance
What it costs to qualify
- NMC annual registration fee (retention/renewal; paid every year, including revalidation years)
- £143 per year (previously £120)[2]
Sources & verification
- NMC registration is renewed every three years via revalidation, requiring 450 practice hours and 35 hours of CPD (including 20 participatory), source, Last verified 2026-06-12
- NMC annual registration fee (retention/renewal; paid every year, including revalidation years): £143 per year (previously £120), source, Last verified 2026-10-15 🔶
- Readmission after lapse (processing time): Readmission process can take up to six weeks, source, Last verified 2026-10-15 🔶
- Registration update after Direct Debit collection: Registration updated within five working days of payment collection, source, Last verified 2026-10-15 🔶
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