LPN License Renewal in Maryland (2026)

LPN license renewal in Maryland is handled by the Maryland Board of Nursing, 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.

Maryland LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LPN licenses renew biennially and expire on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. The renewal year is tied to the parity of the birth year (those born in odd years renew in odd years; even years renew in even years), so the cycle aligns with the licensee's birth month every two years.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$165.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Maryland Board of Nursing

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Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Maryland

Maryland uses a continued-competency model with alternative pathways rather than a flat CE-hours mandate. For active LPN renewal, the licensee must show one of: 1,000 hours of active nursing practice within the 5 years immediately preceding renewal; OR 30 continuing education units (CEUs) within the 2 years immediately preceding renewal; OR a diploma/degree from a Board-approved nursing education program within the preceding 5 years. CEUs counted toward renewal must be earned in the 2 years before the renewal application. Because hours are an option rather than a fixed requirement, no single mandatory CE-hour figure applies.

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How to renew your LPN license in Maryland

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Maryland 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: Maryland calls the credential LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse); only California and Texas use the term Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Active biennial LPN renewal fee is $165 effective 7/1/2025; LPNs do not pay the Maryland Health Care Commission assessment that RNs pay. Other fee tiers exist (inactive/volunteer renewal, inactive-to-active conversion). The official fee schedule does not publish a specific late/reinstatement fee, so late_fee is null. CE is competency-based with a practice-hours pathway (see ce_details), so ce_hours_required is null rather than a fixed number. Online renewal is offered for RN and LPN.

LPN license renewal in Maryland: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Maryland?

Maryland LPN licenses renew every 24 months. LPN licenses renew biennially and expire on the 28th day of the licensee's birth month. The renewal year is tied to the parity of the birth year (those born in odd years renew in odd years; even years renew in even years), so the cycle aligns with the licensee's birth month every two years.

Can I renew my Maryland LPN license online?

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

What happens if I let my Maryland LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Maryland Board of Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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