LPN License Renewal in Mississippi (2026)

LPN license renewal in Mississippi is handled by the Mississippi 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.

Mississippi LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LPN licenses are renewed biennially and expire December 31 of odd-numbered years (the two-year license period runs from January 1 of an even-numbered year through December 31 of the following odd-numbered year). The renewal application window opens in the summer of the odd-numbered year, with renewal due by December 31.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Mississippi Board of Nursing

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Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Mississippi

Mississippi does not mandate routine continuing education to renew an active LPN license; the Nursing Practice Law does not require CEUs as a prerequisite to renewal/maintenance. CE is only triggered by an extended absence: a nurse who has been out of practice for more than five years must complete at least 20 contact hours of accepted CE earned in the 2-year period immediately prior to the renewal/endorsement/reinstatement application. New-graduate LPNs initially licensed by exam are exempt for their first licensure period. Separately, Expanded Role LPNs (IV therapy and/or hemodialysis certification) must complete 10 contact hours of CE to renew that certification. No specific required topics are mandated for the general renewal.

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How to renew your LPN license in Mississippi

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Mississippi 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 Mississippi; only California and Texas use the term Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). LPNs renew in odd-numbered years (RNs/APRNs renew in even-numbered years). Standard LPN renewal fee is $100. Late renewal carries an administrative penalty: a $50 administrative fee for renewals Jan 1-30 after expiration, increasing to a $150 administrative fee plus a $75 criminal background check fee for renewals Feb 1-Jun 30. Online renewal is available through the Nurse Gateway portal (gateway.licensure.msbn.ms.gov). No statewide CE-tracking service (e.g., CE Broker) is indicated, consistent with no routine CE mandate.

LPN license renewal in Mississippi: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Mississippi?

Mississippi LPN licenses renew every 24 months. LPN licenses are renewed biennially and expire December 31 of odd-numbered years (the two-year license period runs from January 1 of an even-numbered year through December 31 of the following odd-numbered year). The renewal application window opens in the summer of the odd-numbered year, with renewal due by December 31.

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

Mississippi does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard LPN license. Mississippi does not mandate routine continuing education to renew an active LPN license; the Nursing Practice Law does not require CEUs as a prerequisite to renewal/maintenance. CE is only triggered by an extended absence: a nurse who has been out of practice for more than five years must complete at least 20 contact hours of accepted CE earned in the 2-year period immediately prior to the renewal/endorsement/reinstatement application. New-graduate LPNs initially licensed by exam are exempt for their first licensure period. Separately, Expanded Role LPNs (IV therapy and/or hemodialysis certification) must complete 10 contact hours of CE to renew that certification. No specific required topics are mandated for the general renewal. Confirm the current rule with the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

Can I renew my Mississippi LPN license online?

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

What happens if I let my Mississippi 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 Mississippi Board of Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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