All practical nurses in Yukon must hold a licence.

Apply for an inactive licence if you wish to maintain your standing as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Yukon, but will not actively practise.

We accept and process inactive LPN applications on an ongoing basis. However, you must renew your inactive licence every year. All LPN licences expire annually on January 31.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply for a LPN inactive licence if you  hold a current LPN full licence in Yukon.

If you’ve had any complaints, disciplinary or criminal action against you, please note:

• we will assess your eligibility for registration or licensure on a case-by-case basis; and
• you may not be approved for registration or licensing.

Complete all sections of the inactive application form. Do not leave a section blank. If a section is not relevant, mark the section as “not applicable.”

You must also provide the following with your application.

Verification of registration form

You must submit this form if you're registered to practise in another jurisdiction.

• Download the LPN Verification of Registration in Another Canadian Jurisdiction form. 
• Complete the first section of the form.
• Send the form to the appropriate regulatory body.
• The regulatory body will return the fully completed form directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
• We do not accept forms submitted by applicants

Criminal record checks

We require Canadian criminal record and vulnerable sector checks from all applicants.

• Visit your local RCMP or police detachment to request a check.
• The RCMP or police must complete the check no more than 90 days before you submit your application.
• Ask the RCMP to:
  • send the results to your mailing address; or
  • make the results available for you to pick up.
• Make sure to then submit the results with your complete application package.

Fees

• Registration fee (1-time fee): $40.
• Annual licence fee: $40.

How to pay

You can pay by:

• cheque;
• credit card;
• cash; or
• debit.

Cheque

• Complete the payment information form.
• Provide a cheque in the appropriate amount made out to the Government of Yukon.
• After we issue your licence, we'll cash your cheque.

Credit card

• Complete the payment information form.
• If you submit your application in person, by courier or mail, you may include your credit card info on your payment information form.
• If you submit your application by email or fax, do not include your credit card information on your form. We'll contact you for your credit card info.
• After we issue your licence, we'll take payment.

Cash or debit

• You can only pay by cash or debit if you can pay in person at our office in Whitehorse.
• Complete the payment information form.
• We'll hold your licence at our office after we issue it.
• We'll take payment by cash or debit when you pick it up.

Prepare your application package

Your complete application package must include:

• your completed application form;
• all supporting documents; and
• your payment form.
   

We typically process applications within 10 business days. We'll confirm you've met all legal requirements before issuing a licence. We may return your application if you’ve not provided all the required documentation.

How to submit 

• In person or by courier: 307 Black Street in Whitehorse. We're open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our office postal code is Y1A 2N1.
• Email: lpn-rpn.plra@gov.yk.ca
• Fax: 867-667-3609
• Mail:
  Government of Yukon
  Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (C-5)
  Box 2703
  Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6