LPN License Renewal in Massachusetts (2026)

LPN license renewal in Massachusetts is handled by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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.

Massachusetts LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LPN licenses are renewed biennially and expire at 11:59 PM on the licensee's birthday in odd-numbered years. Renewal can be done starting 90 days before expiration.
CE hours required	15 hours
Renewal fee	$120.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Massachusetts

LPNs must complete 15 contact hours of board-approved continuing education each biennial renewal period (same total as RNs in MA). In addition, two one-time training requirements apply to all nurses: training in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments including Alzheimer's disease and dementia (no prescribed hours; satisfied if covered in academic program, staff development, or CE), and training in domestic and sexual violence under Chapter 260. Renewal is by attestation under penalty of perjury that CE has been completed.

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How to renew your LPN license in Massachusetts

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing portal.
Complete the required 15 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Massachusetts uses the title "LPN" (Licensed Practical Nurse); only California and Texas use "LVN." The Board no longer prints/mails paper licenses or paper renewal reminders and communicates by email. Online renewal is done through the Massachusetts Health Professions License Renewal / DPH online licensing portal. The 15-hour CE requirement, biennial birthday/odd-year cycle, and online renewal are confirmed on official mass.gov pages; the exact $120 renewal fee and $57 late fee are consistently reported by multiple secondary nursing sources but are not published on the static mass.gov informational pages (they appear within the online renewal transaction), so the dollar figures are slightly less certain than the other core fields. MA does not appear to use CE Broker.

LPN license renewal in Massachusetts: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts LPN licenses renew every 24 months. LPN licenses are renewed biennially and expire at 11:59 PM on the licensee's birthday in odd-numbered years. Renewal can be done starting 90 days before expiration.

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

Approximately 15 continuing-education hours per cycle. LPNs must complete 15 contact hours of board-approved continuing education each biennial renewal period (same total as RNs in MA). In addition, two one-time training requirements apply to all nurses: training in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments including Alzheimer's disease and dementia (no prescribed hours; satisfied if covered in academic program, staff development, or CE), and training in domestic and sexual violence under Chapter 260. Renewal is by attestation under penalty of perjury that CE has been completed. Confirm the current requirement with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Can I renew my Massachusetts LPN license online?

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

What happens if I let my Massachusetts LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $57 may apply. Contact the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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