LPN License Renewal in Arizona (2026)

LPN license renewal in Arizona is handled by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, which requires Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)s to renew every 48 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Arizona LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	48 months
Deadline rule	RN and LPN licenses renew every 4 years, due on or before April 1 of the expiration year (a fixed quadrennial cycle, not birth-month based). A licensee's first renewal may carry an expiration date less than four years out because it is aligned to the board's fixed renewal schedule.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$160.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Arizona

Arizona uses a continuing-competency (practice-based) model rather than mandatory CE contact hours for LPN/RN renewal. Applicants must meet ONE of: practiced as a nurse 960 hours or more in the past 5 years; graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within the past 5 years; completed an Arizona Board-approved refresher course in the past 5 years; or obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years. No fixed number of CE hours is required for the LPN renewal. (Opioid/substance-use CE applies only to APRNs holding a DEA license, not to LPNs.)

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How to renew your LPN license in Arizona

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Arizona State Board of Nursing portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Credential is "Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)" in Arizona; only California and Texas call it "Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)." Renewal fee and cycle are shared RN/LPN: "RN/LPN: Every 4 Years $160" per the official Agency Fees page. Late fee is $50 per month, not to exceed $200 (charged to a nurse who works any days in May, June, or July after the April 1 deadline); if not renewed by August 1 the license expires. RN/LPN reinstatement fee is $150. A $2.00 or 2.2% (whichever is greater) card-processing fee applies to credit/debit payments as of Sept 11, 2025; eCheck/ACH is free. Renewal is completed online through the AZBN application portal. ce_hours_required set to 0 because the state verifiably requires no fixed CE contact hours, but note the alternative competency pathways above.

LPN license renewal in Arizona: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Arizona?

Arizona LPN licenses renew every 48 months. RN and LPN licenses renew every 4 years, due on or before April 1 of the expiration year (a fixed quadrennial cycle, not birth-month based). A licensee's first renewal may carry an expiration date less than four years out because it is aligned to the board's fixed renewal schedule.

How many CE hours are required to renew an LPN license in Arizona?

Arizona does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard LPN license. Arizona uses a continuing-competency (practice-based) model rather than mandatory CE contact hours for LPN/RN renewal. Applicants must meet ONE of: practiced as a nurse 960 hours or more in the past 5 years; graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within the past 5 years; completed an Arizona Board-approved refresher course in the past 5 years; or obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years. No fixed number of CE hours is required for the LPN renewal. (Opioid/substance-use CE applies only to APRNs holding a DEA license, not to LPNs.) Confirm the current rule with the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Can I renew my Arizona LPN license online?

Yes — Arizona offers online renewal through the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Arizona LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) renewal