LPN License Renewal in South Dakota (2026)

LPN license renewal in South Dakota is handled by the South Dakota 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.

South Dakota LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LPN licenses renew biennially on a birthday-based cycle: a license is valid from its issuance date through the licensee's second birthday thereafter, after which it must be renewed to remain active. Online renewal is available only while the license is in active status; an unrenewed license lapses and must be reinstated before practice resumes.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$115.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	South Dakota Board of Nursing

Go to the official South Dakota Board of Nursing renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Dakota Board of Nursing. automated research workflow (official south-dakota Board of Nursing), confidence medium.

Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in South Dakota

South Dakota does not require continuing education contact hours for LPN renewal. Instead it uses a continued-competency / practice-hours model: the licensee must verify nursing employment of at least 140 hours in any 12-month period, or an accumulated total of at least 480 hours, within the preceding 6 years. A licensee who cannot meet the practice-hours requirement must instead complete a Board-approved RN/LPN refresher course (an 80-hour self-study theory component plus 80 hours of supervised clinical practice).

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How to renew your LPN license in South Dakota

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the South Dakota 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: South Dakota calls the credential Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); only California and Texas use "Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)." Renewal fees and rules are identical for RN and LPN ($115). SD is a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state. There is no CE-hours mandate; competency is demonstrated via practice hours (140 in 12 months or 480 in 6 years) or a refresher course. A late/reinstatement fee exists (reinstatement = renewal fee plus an additional late fee) but no fixed dollar amount could be confirmed on an official source. The sdbon.org renewal page could not be loaded directly from this environment (connection refused); facts were corroborated across the official sdbon reinstatement page snippet, the SD Dept of Health, and multiple secondary nursing-license guides.

LPN license renewal in South Dakota: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in South Dakota?

South Dakota LPN licenses renew every 24 months. LPN licenses renew biennially on a birthday-based cycle: a license is valid from its issuance date through the licensee's second birthday thereafter, after which it must be renewed to remain active. Online renewal is available only while the license is in active status; an unrenewed license lapses and must be reinstated before practice resumes.

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

South Dakota does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard LPN license. South Dakota does not require continuing education contact hours for LPN renewal. Instead it uses a continued-competency / practice-hours model: the licensee must verify nursing employment of at least 140 hours in any 12-month period, or an accumulated total of at least 480 hours, within the preceding 6 years. A licensee who cannot meet the practice-hours requirement must instead complete a Board-approved RN/LPN refresher course (an 80-hour self-study theory component plus 80 hours of supervised clinical practice). Confirm the current rule with the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Can I renew my South Dakota LPN license online?

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

What happens if I let my South Dakota LPN license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

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