How many CE hours do nurses need in Vermont?

Vermont does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours. Continuing education is one of several ways to meet the continuing-competency requirement. Nurses who choose the CE option typically complete 20 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics in Vermont?

Vermont has no blanket mandatory CE topics beyond the total hour requirement, but some apply conditionally: Controlled Substances CE (see the requirements table for who and when).

What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Vermont?

Nursing licenses in Vermont must be renewed every 2 years. The Vermont Board of Nursing, Office of Professional Regulation oversees license renewals.

What is the RN renewal fee in Vermont?

The RN renewal fee in Vermont is $220. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Vermont Board of Nursing, Office of Professional Regulation portal before submitting.

When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Vermont?

Vermont nursing licenses are due march 31 of odd-numbered years (rn); january 31 of even-numbered years (lpn).

Is Vermont part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

Yes. Vermont is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.

Does Vermont require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?

No. Vermont does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.

What license types does Vermont regulate?

Vermont regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.

How many CE hours do LPNs need in Vermont?

Vermont does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours for LPNs. Continuing education is one of several ways to meet the continuing-competency requirement; LPNs who choose the CE option typically complete 20 contact hours every 2 years.

What does APRN renewal require in Vermont?

Vermont does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours for APRNs; CE is one of several competency options (20 contact hours if you choose the CE pathway). The APRN renewal fee is $145. Renewal deadlines in Vermont differ by license type: March 31 of odd-numbered years (RN); January 31 of even-numbered years (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

What happens if you miss the license renewal deadline in Vermont?

License expires at midnight on the expiration date. Practicing on an expired license is prohibited. Late renewal may be available with additional fees. If your license has lapsed, do not practice until your renewal is processed; confirm your status with the Vermont Board of Nursing, Office of Professional Regulation.

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Vermont RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, Vermont RNs renew every 2 years by meeting one of several board-approved competency options; the CE option is 20 contact hours. The RN renewal fee is $220.

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Quick Facts

Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Renewal deadline	March 31 of odd-numbered years (RN); January 31 of even-numbered years (LPN)
Total CE hours (RN)	No fixed mandate (20 hrs if you choose the CE option)
Renewal fee (RN)	$220
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See Vermont nurse salaries

Vermont requires nurses to demonstrate continuing competency every two years through one of three pathways: completing 400 hours of active practice in the last 2 years (or 960 hours in 5 years), completing 20 hours of approved CE, or holding current national nursing certification. RN licenses expire on March 31 of odd-numbered years, while LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even-numbered years. Vermont is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Renewal fees are $220 for RNs, $200 for LPNs, and $145 for APRNs.

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How to Renew Your Vermont Nursing License

1Log in to the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation online portal at sos.vermont.gov/nursing
2Select your license type and begin the renewal application
3Confirm you meet the continuing competency requirement (practice hours, 20 CE hours, or national certification)
4If dispensing controlled substances, confirm completion of the 2-hour controlled substances CE
5APRNs: renew your RN license first, then submit APRN renewal with proof of national certification
6Answer all attestation and disclosure questions
7Pay the renewal fee ($220 for RN, $200 for LPN, $145 for APRN)
8Submit the renewal before the expiration deadline

Visit the Vermont Board of Nursing, Office of Professional Regulation website for the official renewal portal.

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How to Submit Your CE in Vermont

You attest to your CE when you renew and keep your certificates; you only submit documents if the board audits you.

A Vermont RN satisfies the continued-competency requirement by ONE of three options each 2-year period and ATTESTS at renewal in the OPR Online Services System; certificates are not submitted at renewal. The options are: 400 hours of nursing practice in the past 2 years; OR 20 hours of qualifying continuing education; OR current national nursing certification. There is no mandatory CE-hours requirement (CE is one of three options). The nurse keeps documentation and produces it only if the Board audits (retain at least four years). No CE Broker.

Where it happens: Vermont OPR Online Services (Secretary of State)

sos.vermont.gov/nursing/apply-renew

If Vermont audits your CE

The Board may request documentation; the nurse retains proof of the option used at least four years.

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CE Hours by License Type

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Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	20 / 2 yrs (CE option)	$220
APRN	20 / 2 yrs (CE option)	$145
LPN	20 / 2 yrs (CE option)	$200

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APRN renewal in Vermont. Renewal deadlines here differ by license type; see Important Deadlines below. The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full Vermont APRN renewal guide

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
Continuing Competency	20	Required	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Complete one of the following: (1) 400 hours (50 days) of active nursing practice in the last 2 years or 960 hours (120 days) in the last 5 years, or (2) 20 contact hours of approved continuing education within the last 2 years, or (3) hold a current nationally recognized nursing certification. APRNs satisfy this through the same menu and must additionally hold current national APRN certification, so a nationally certified APRN renews with no board CE.
Controlled Substances CE	2	Conditional	RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	Nurses who dispense controlled substances must complete 2 hours of CE on abuse and diversion, safe use, appropriate storage and disposal of controlled substances, and the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System (included in total CE hours).
APRN National Certification	0	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	APRNs must first renew their RN license, then maintain current certification by a national APRN certifying organization to renew their APRN license.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): Vermont CNA renewal is handled by the state nurse-aide registry, not the Board of Nursing, and follows a work-hours / in-service model rather than the CE above. Check your state nurse-aide registry for CNA requirements.

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: March 31 of odd-numbered years (RN); January 31 of even-numbered years (LPN)
Grace Period: License expires at midnight on the expiration date. Practicing on an expired license is prohibited. Late renewal may be available with additional fees.
Record Retention: The Vermont Board of Nursing, Office of Professional Regulation sets no fixed retention period, so keep your CE certificates in case of audit

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License expires at midnight on the expiration date. Practicing on an expired license is prohibited. Late renewal may be available with additional fees.

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Important Notes

• Vermont offers three pathways: practice hours, 20 CE hours, or current national certification
• RN licenses expire on March 31 of odd-numbered years
• LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even-numbered years
• APRNs must renew their RN license first, then renew their APRN license separately
• Nurses dispensing controlled substances have a 2-hour topic-specific CE requirement
• Vermont is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• Retain CE certificates for at least 4 years for potential audit
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the Vermont Board of Nursing.

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Reinstatement Fees

RN: from $100 (rises with months lapsed)
LPN: from $100 (rises with months lapsed)

Already lapsed? The Vermont re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

Getting your first Vermont RN license

Background check: Fingerprint-based criminal background check required. A criminal background check is required of all first-time RN applicants: applicants are fingerprinted (using an FD-258 card or at a Vermont Identification Center) and the prints, along with a Fingerprint Authorization Certificate, are sent to the Vermont Crime Information Center for a state and FBI criminal history check.
Application fee: $75 (initial license by examination)
Temporary permit: Available. Vermont issues a non-renewable 90-day provisional license (per 3 V.S.A. §130) to first-time RN applicants who have otherwise met licensure requirements but are still awaiting verification of licensure or the results of the criminal background check.

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Full guide: how to get your first Vermont RN license

CE Audit Information

Vermont nurses upload CE certificates with the renewal application, which the Board reviews; OPR also audits a random percentage. Vermont sets no separate retention period. Certificates are submitted at renewal.

Frequently asked questions about Vermont nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in Vermont?: Vermont does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours. Continuing education is one of several ways to meet the continuing-competency requirement. Nurses who choose the CE option typically complete 20 contact hours every 2 years.
What are the mandatory CE topics in Vermont?: Vermont has no blanket mandatory CE topics beyond the total hour requirement, but some apply conditionally: Controlled Substances CE (see the requirements table for who and when).
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in Vermont?: Nursing licenses in Vermont must be renewed every 2 years. The Vermont Board of Nursing, Office of Professional Regulation oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in Vermont?: The RN renewal fee in Vermont is $220. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the Vermont Board of Nursing, Office of Professional Regulation portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in Vermont?: Vermont nursing licenses are due march 31 of odd-numbered years (rn); january 31 of even-numbered years (lpn).
Is Vermont part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. Vermont is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does Vermont require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: No. Vermont does not require CE Broker, though some nurses use it voluntarily to track CE across multiple states.
What license types does Vermont regulate?: Vermont regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in Vermont?: Vermont does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours for LPNs. Continuing education is one of several ways to meet the continuing-competency requirement; LPNs who choose the CE option typically complete 20 contact hours every 2 years.
What does APRN renewal require in Vermont?: Vermont does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours for APRNs; CE is one of several competency options (20 contact hours if you choose the CE pathway). The APRN renewal fee is $145. Renewal deadlines in Vermont differ by license type: March 31 of odd-numbered years (RN); January 31 of even-numbered years (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.
What happens if you miss the license renewal deadline in Vermont?: License expires at midnight on the expiration date. Practicing on an expired license is prohibited. Late renewal may be available with additional fees. If your license has lapsed, do not practice until your renewal is processed; confirm your status with the Vermont Board of Nursing, Office of Professional Regulation.

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https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/

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Type

CE hours

Renewal fee

20 / 2 yrs (CE option)

$220

APRN

20 / 2 yrs (CE option)

$145

LPN

20 / 2 yrs (CE option)

$200

Vermont RN License Renewal Requirements

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CE Hours by License Type

CE Requirements

Important Deadlines

Important Notes

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CE Hours by License Type

CE Requirements

Important Deadlines

Important Notes

CE Providers & Renewal

Late Fees & Reinstatement

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Frequently asked questions about Vermont nursing renewal

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