LPN License Renewal in Pennsylvania (2026)

LPN license renewal in Pennsylvania is handled by the Pennsylvania State 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.

Pennsylvania LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LPN licenses renew on a biennial cycle with a fixed statewide expiration of June 30 of even-numbered years (not birth-month based). The Board emails renewal notices before expiration, but renewal remains the licensee's responsibility even if no notice is received.
CE hours required	2 hours
Renewal fee	$76.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Pennsylvania

For each biennial renewal, an LPN must complete 2 hours of Board-approved training in recognizing and reporting child abuse (Act 31 of 2014). Unlike Pennsylvania RNs—who must complete 30 hours of continuing education under 49 Pa. Code Sec. 21.131—LPNs are not subject to a general 30-hour CE requirement; the official LPN snapshot lists only the 2-hour child abuse training as the standing continued-competency obligation. No practice-hours alternative pathway is published for the LPN CE requirement.

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How to renew your LPN license in Pennsylvania

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing portal.
Complete the required 2 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: Pennsylvania uses the title Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); only California and Texas use Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). The biennial renewal fee is $76 per the official LPN licensure snapshot. Renewal is handled online through the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS) at pals.pa.gov. The board did not publish a specific late/penalty fee on the verified pages (left null). The June 30 even-year fixed expiration is the standard PA nursing biennial cycle; the LPN snapshot confirms the two-year cycle and the 2-hour child abuse CE but did not itself state the exact even/odd year on the fetched page, so the even-year detail carries slightly lower certainty than the cycle, fee, and CE facts. PA RNs (not LPNs) carry the 30-hour CE rule plus possible opioid/organ-donation topics—do not apply those LPN-side.

LPN license renewal in Pennsylvania: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania LPN licenses renew every 24 months. LPN licenses renew on a biennial cycle with a fixed statewide expiration of June 30 of even-numbered years (not birth-month based). The Board emails renewal notices before expiration, but renewal remains the licensee's responsibility even if no notice is received.

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

Approximately 2 continuing-education hours per cycle. For each biennial renewal, an LPN must complete 2 hours of Board-approved training in recognizing and reporting child abuse (Act 31 of 2014). Unlike Pennsylvania RNs—who must complete 30 hours of continuing education under 49 Pa. Code Sec. 21.131—LPNs are not subject to a general 30-hour CE requirement; the official LPN snapshot lists only the 2-hour child abuse training as the standing continued-competency obligation. No practice-hours alternative pathway is published for the LPN CE requirement. Confirm the current requirement with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Can I renew my Pennsylvania LPN license online?

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

What happens if I let my Pennsylvania LPN license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

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