How much does the NCLEX cost in Canada?

What does the NCLEX cost in Canada?

These are the NCLEX cost figures NCSBN publishes for candidates seeking a Canadian licence. The fee depends on where you want to be licensed, not where you live. What you pay for is the Next Generation NCLEX, the version of the exam in use since April 2023.

Why is the NCLEX fee going up in 2027?

NCSBN announced the change on 21 August 2026 and says it is the first adjustment to the registration fee since 2000. The new fee is $570 in Canada and $350 in the United States and Australia. No other NCLEX fee changes, and the REx-PN fee stays the same.

Which fee will I pay?

It depends only on the day you register with Pearson Professional Assessments.

• Register before 1 February 2027 and you pay the current fee, even if you write the exam after that date.
• Register on or after 1 February 2027 and you pay $570.
• The same rule applies to retakes, because every attempt is a new registration.

You can only register once CNO tells you that you are eligible. If you are close, it is worth checking your file so you do not miss the earlier fee.

Can I get an NCLEX fee refunded?

No. NCSBN does not refund registration fees for any reason, including duplicate registrations, late cancellations and missed appointments. A registration also stays open for only 365 days while you wait for your regulator to make you eligible. If eligibility does not come in that time, you lose the registration and the fee.

What does the whole licensing process cost?

The exam is only one fee. In Ontario you also pay for a credential assessment, the CNO application ($433 plus HST in 2026), the jurisprudence exam, a Transition to Practice course and your initial registration. See the full cost table.

How much does it cost to retake the NCLEX?

The full registration fee again, each time. You can retake the NCLEX-RN once every 45 days, up to 8 times a year, so failing twice can add up fast. Passing the first time is the cheapest route. Read our guide to passing after a failed attempt.