LPN License Renewal in New Hampshire (2026)

LPN license renewal in New Hampshire is handled by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC), 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.

New Hampshire LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial renewal; an LPN license expires every two years on the last day of the licensee's birth month. The renewal window opens about 60 days before expiration (email reminders sent ~60 days and ~15 days out), and the renewal must be completed by the expiration date.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$80.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC)

Go to the official New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC). automated research workflow (official new-hampshire Board of Nursing), confidence medium.

Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in New Hampshire

Under the continued-competency rules (Nur 403/404), an LPN must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period; activities (workshops, conferences, lectures, independent study) must pertain to the licensee's scope of practice (no specific mandated topics for LPN/RN). In addition, the licensee must document at least 400 hours of active nursing practice within the four years prior to renewal. The CE-hours and practice-hours requirements are both required (not an either/or) for standard active renewal.

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How to renew your LPN license in New Hampshire

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC) portal.
Complete the required 30 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 is "Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)"; only California and Texas use the "Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)" term — not applicable in New Hampshire. The NH Board of Nursing is administered through the central OPLC; renewals are handled via the NH Online Licensing system. Fee note: the official RN/LPN renewal application lists an $80 base renewal fee plus a mandatory $28 Professional Health Program (PHP) fee, totaling $108 (the figure most third-party guides cite); the $80 is the published base nurse-renewal fee. A discrete late/penalty dollar amount is not published as a separate line item — renewal filed after expiration but within one year is processed as a reinstatement under the OPLC fee rules (Plc 312.02 / Plc 1002), so late_fee is null. One secondary source cited 24 CE hours, but official/regulation-citing sources (Nur 403.01) confirm 30 contact hours; the 24 figure appears erroneous. CE Broker is not used by NH. The official Board of Nursing License Fees page (oplc.nh.gov/board-nursing-license-fees) returned 403 to automated fetches and could not be read directly, so the exact current fee-schedule line items are partially inferred from the official renewal-application PDF.

LPN license renewal in New Hampshire: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire LPN licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial renewal; an LPN license expires every two years on the last day of the licensee's birth month. The renewal window opens about 60 days before expiration (email reminders sent ~60 days and ~15 days out), and the renewal must be completed by the expiration date.

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

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. Under the continued-competency rules (Nur 403/404), an LPN must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period; activities (workshops, conferences, lectures, independent study) must pertain to the licensee's scope of practice (no specific mandated topics for LPN/RN). In addition, the licensee must document at least 400 hours of active nursing practice within the four years prior to renewal. The CE-hours and practice-hours requirements are both required (not an either/or) for standard active renewal. Confirm the current requirement with the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC).

Can I renew my New Hampshire LPN license online?

Yes — New Hampshire offers online renewal through the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my New Hampshire LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the New Hampshire Board of Nursing (administered by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, OPLC) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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