LPN License Renewal in Tennessee (2026)

LPN license renewal in Tennessee is handled by the Tennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health), 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.

Tennessee LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial renewal (every two years). The board mails a renewal notice 45 days before expiration to the address on file, and the license can be renewed online up to 60 days before it expires. Practicing on an expired license is prohibited.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$140.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CE Broker
Governing body	Tennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health)

Go to the official Tennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Tennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health). automated research workflow (official tennessee Board of Nursing), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Tennessee

Tennessee does not strictly mandate CE hours; instead, under Rule 1000-01-.18 LPNs (and RNs) must maintain evidence of TWO items from a list of 14 continuing-competence options for each biennial renewal. The continuing-education option (item 9) is satisfied by 10 contact hours per renewal period of CE/in-service education applicable to nursing practice. Other accepted options include a satisfactory employer evaluation, a peer evaluation letter, contract renewal/re-appointment, a written self-evaluation, current national certification, documented nursing goals, qualifying volunteer/board service, a published nursing article, a two-week Board-approved refresher or comprehensive orientation program, qualifying nursing-school transcript credit, or retaking and passing the NCLEX. Evidence must be retained four years and produced within 30 days of a board request. No specific mandatory topic is required for the LPN CE pathway.

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How to renew your LPN license in Tennessee

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Tennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health) 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 Tennessee; only California and Texas use the term Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). renewal_fee_usd: The official Board fee schedule PDF lists LPN renewal at $100, but the Board's official Applications page states the RN/LPN renewal fee increases from $100 to $140 effective April 8, 2026; since the current date is June 3, 2026, the current fee should be $140 (the static fee-schedule PDF may not yet be updated) — treat with caution and verify the live fee at renewal. No separate late/delinquent renewal fee is published; LPN reinstatement (for a lapsed license) is $200. CE Broker is the official tracking system for the TN Division of Health Professional Boards and providers auto-report courses. Online renewal portal: https://lars.tn.gov/datamart/mainMenu.do. ce_hours_required set to null because Tennessee uses a continuing-competence options framework rather than a fixed mandatory CE-hour requirement (10 CE hours is only one of several pathways).

LPN license renewal in Tennessee: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Tennessee?

Tennessee LPN licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial renewal (every two years). The board mails a renewal notice 45 days before expiration to the address on file, and the license can be renewed online up to 60 days before it expires. Practicing on an expired license is prohibited.

Can I renew my Tennessee LPN license online?

Yes — Tennessee offers online renewal through the Tennessee Board of Nursing (Tennessee Department of Health). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Tennessee LPN license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

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