LPN License Renewal in Michigan (2026)

LPN license renewal in Michigan is handled by the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing), 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.

Michigan LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LPN licenses are issued for two years and renew on a biennial cycle tied to each license's expiration date. LARA mails/emails a renewal notice roughly 90 business days before expiration, and a 60-day grace period after expiration allows continued practice if renewed within that window.
CE hours required	25 hours
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing)

Go to the official Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing) renewal page →

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Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Michigan

An LPN renewing must complete 25 contact hours of board-approved continuing education during the two-year cycle, including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management. Separately, licensees must complete 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the license cycle (i.e., 2 hours over a 2-year renewal). A subset of renewing licensees is randomly selected and required to submit proof of human trafficking training. CE documentation must be retained (4 years) for possible random audit. New initial licenses issued on/after May 8, 2024 must complete CE for their first renewal.

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How to renew your LPN license in Michigan

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing) portal.
Complete the required 25 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: Credential in Michigan is "Licensed Practical Nurse" (LPN); the LVN naming applies only to California and Texas. Renewal is handled exclusively online through the MiPLUS system (paper applications no longer accepted). The 25-hour CE figure is the same requirement Michigan applies to RNs (it is not reduced for LPNs). Renewal fee could not be confirmed on an official LARA fee table; secondary sources cite roughly $131 for the 2-year LPN renewal but this was not verified on a .gov page, so it is nulled. The $20 figure is the grace-period late fee referenced in LARA nursing FAQ context. Michigan does not appear to use a CE-tracking vendor (CE Broker); it relies on random post-renewal audits. WebFetch and Firecrawl direct-fetch were blocked/out-of-credits, so verification relied on official michigan.gov/LARA search snippets.

LPN license renewal in Michigan: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Michigan?

Michigan LPN licenses renew every 24 months. LPN licenses are issued for two years and renew on a biennial cycle tied to each license's expiration date. LARA mails/emails a renewal notice roughly 90 business days before expiration, and a 60-day grace period after expiration allows continued practice if renewed within that window.

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

Approximately 25 continuing-education hours per cycle. An LPN renewing must complete 25 contact hours of board-approved continuing education during the two-year cycle, including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management. Separately, licensees must complete 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the license cycle (i.e., 2 hours over a 2-year renewal). A subset of renewing licensees is randomly selected and required to submit proof of human trafficking training. CE documentation must be retained (4 years) for possible random audit. New initial licenses issued on/after May 8, 2024 must complete CE for their first renewal. Confirm the current requirement with the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing).

Can I renew my Michigan LPN license online?

Yes — Michigan offers online renewal through the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Michigan LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $20 may apply. Contact the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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