LPN License Renewal in Idaho (2026)

LPN license renewal in Idaho is handled by the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL), which requires Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)s to renew every 24 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.

Idaho LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial (2-year) renewal. Historically LPN licenses expired Aug 31 of even-numbered years, with the renewal application and fee due no later than Aug 31 of the renewal year. NOTE: effective April 1, 2026, DOPL is transitioning to 2-year licenses that expire on the licensee's birthday (assigned by date of birth, even/odd year), so the fixed August-31 deadline is being phased out.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$90.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). automated research workflow (official idaho Board of Nursing), confidence medium.

Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Idaho

Idaho has no flat mandatory CE-hour requirement for LPNs; instead the rules (IDAPA 24.34.01) require continued competence. Within each 2-year renewal period a licensee must complete at least one of the following: 100 practice hours, OR 15 contact hours of continuing education/e-learning/academic coursework/nursing-related in-service from an accredited educational institution, healthcare institution, or organization (one contact hour = at least 50 minutes). Documentation must be retained and produced on Board request. No specific mandatory topic courses are required.

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How to renew your LPN license in Idaho

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) 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 in Idaho is "Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)"; only California and Texas call it "Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)" — not applicable here. Renewal handled online via DOPL/Idaho nurse portal. Renewal fee (commonly cited as $90 in third-party guides) and late fee could NOT be verified on the official Section 400 fee schedule during research (dopl.idaho.gov was unreachable for direct fetch), so both are nulled; DOPL also announced fee decreases in 2025 and fee adjustments tied to the new birthday-based 2-year cycle, making prior figures unreliable. The CE/continued-competence rule is an options-based pathway (practice hours OR contact hours), so ce_hours_required is nulled rather than set to a fixed number. Major caveat: renewal cycle/deadline is in transition as of April 1, 2026 (moving to birthday-based expiration). Fee corrected on review: IDAPA 24.34.01 Section 400 sets the LPN renewal fee at not more than $90 (same as RN/APRN).

LPN license renewal in Idaho: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Idaho?

Idaho LPN licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial (2-year) renewal. Historically LPN licenses expired Aug 31 of even-numbered years, with the renewal application and fee due no later than Aug 31 of the renewal year. NOTE: effective April 1, 2026, DOPL is transitioning to 2-year licenses that expire on the licensee's birthday (assigned by date of birth, even/odd year), so the fixed August-31 deadline is being phased out.

Can I renew my Idaho LPN license online?

Yes — Idaho offers online renewal through the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Idaho LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Idaho Board of Nursing (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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