LPN License Renewal in Oregon (2026)

LPN license renewal in Oregon is handled by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), 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.

Oregon LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial renewal tied to the licensee's birthdate. The license must be renewed every second year by 11:59 p.m. on the birthdate anniversary (odd/even renewal year corresponds to whether the nurse was born in an odd or even year). A renewal postmarked up to 60 days after expiration is accepted as delinquent with a penalty fee; 61+ days late is treated as a reactivation.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$180.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN)

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Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Oregon

Oregon verifies continued competency rather than a single fixed CE-hour total for LPNs at the current time. Effective Jan 1, 2026 the prior nursing-practice-hours requirement was eliminated. Every renewal an LPN must document mandatory topic education: at least one hour of pain management within the past 36 months (via the Oregon Pain Management Commission) and two hours of cultural competency within the past 48 months (Oregon Health Authority approved). A general 20-hour-per-cycle continuing education requirement for LPNs is scheduled to take effect Jan 1, 2028 (in addition to the pain management and cultural competency hours). Reinstatement of lapsed licenses requires escalating CE hours (20 up to 60) depending on how long the license has been expired.

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How to renew your LPN license in Oregon

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) 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: Oregon uses the title "Licensed Practical Nurse" (LPN); only California and Texas call this credential "Licensed Vocational Nurse" (LVN). LPN renewal fee ($180) is lower than the RN fee ($245) following the July 2025 fee adjustment that gave LPNs a smaller increase. Beyond the $180 base renewal fee, two surcharges apply at renewal: $4 (Workforce Data Analysis Fund) and $9 (Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund), per OAR 851-002-0010. CE-hours field set to null because, as of the current (2026) rules, the Board uses mandatory-topic competency requirements rather than a fixed numeric CE total for LPNs; a 20-hour total becomes a fixed requirement Jan 1, 2028. Renewal is done online through the OSBN Nurse Portal (osbn.oregon.gov). No CE Broker is used.

LPN license renewal in Oregon: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Oregon?

Oregon LPN licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial renewal tied to the licensee's birthdate. The license must be renewed every second year by 11:59 p.m. on the birthdate anniversary (odd/even renewal year corresponds to whether the nurse was born in an odd or even year). A renewal postmarked up to 60 days after expiration is accepted as delinquent with a penalty fee; 61+ days late is treated as a reactivation.

Can I renew my Oregon LPN license online?

Yes — Oregon offers online renewal through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Oregon LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $100 may apply. Contact the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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