LPN License Renewal in Oklahoma (2026)

LPN license renewal in Oklahoma is handled by the Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LPN licenses renew on a biennial (two-year) cycle and expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in odd-numbered years following the date of issuance. (Registered Nurse licenses expire in even-numbered birth-month years; LPNs are tied to odd years.)
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$75.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. automated research workflow (official oklahoma Board of Nursing), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma does not mandate fixed CE hours; instead LPNs must meet "continuing qualifications for practice" by completing ONE of five options within the two years before expiration: (1) employment requiring an LPN license with at least 520 verified work hours (volunteer hours excluded); (2) at least 24 contact hours of continuing education applicable to nursing practice (1 contact hour = 50 minutes); (3) current certification in a nursing specialty area; (4) a Board-approved refresher course; or (5) at least 6 academic semester credit hours of nursing coursework at the licensee's level or higher. Options may not be combined within the same two-year period. No specific topic content is mandated; the licensee attests at renewal and must produce documentation if audited. (OAC 485:10-7-3; OBN Policy P-23.)

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How to renew your LPN license in Oklahoma

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma; only California and Texas call it Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Fees verified from the official Oklahoma.gov Board of Nursing occupational license fee schedule: LPN Single State License (SSL) renewal = $75; reinstatement (for a lapsed/suspended license) = $200; Multistate/Compact (MSL) LPN renewal = $125. No separate fixed "late fee" for a delinquent renewal is published (reinstatement applies after suspension), so late_fee is null. CE hours set to null because Oklahoma uses a competency-options model rather than a mandatory CE-hour requirement — the 24-contact-hour figure is only one of five acceptable pathways, not a blanket requirement. Renewal is completed online through the Nurse Portal. Oklahoma does not use CE Broker. Per OBN Policy P-23, the continuing-qualifications rule applies to both RNs and LPNs identically (520 hours / 24 contact hours / specialty cert / refresher / 6 credit hours).

LPN license renewal in Oklahoma: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma LPN licenses renew every 24 months. LPN licenses renew on a biennial (two-year) cycle and expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in odd-numbered years following the date of issuance. (Registered Nurse licenses expire in even-numbered birth-month years; LPNs are tied to odd years.)

Can I renew my Oklahoma LPN license online?

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

What happens if I let my Oklahoma LPN license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

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