State license renewal and CE requirements

Registered Nurse license renewal and CE requirements in Montana

What the cited board page stated for Registered Nurse in Montana. Rules and fees change: confirm every figure with the licensing board.

Renewal cycle: 24 months. Continuing education: No CE required. These are two separate facts: the licence is renewed on the cycle, and the CE hours cover the period stated next to them.

ProfessionRegistered Nurse
StateMontana
State licence requiredYes
Licensing boardMontana Board of Nursing
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing/
Renewal cycle24 months (2 years)
Continuing education (CE)No CE required
Mandatory CE topicsnone stated
Renewal fee (USD)fee not confirmed here: check the board
DeadlineDecember 31st every two years
Source pagehttps://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing/faq
NotesSource: All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years; CE source, https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing/faq : the FAQ on keeping a licence active says "nor is there a requirement to maintain continuing education through completion of contact hours." Board home page confirms CE no longer required for renewal of LPN, RN and APRN licences (effective November 18, 2023). renewal_fee_usd not found on the pages read.

Last verified: 2026-10-09

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