CE Requirements

Utah Registered Nurse Continuing Education Requirements

See required hours, mandatory topics and exceptions for your renewal.

Last researched September 20, 2026

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Continuing education

RN continuing competency options (2-year lookback)

During the two-year period immediately preceding renewal, an LPN or RN must complete: 400 hours licensed practice; or 200 hours licensed practice plus 15 contact hours approved continuing education; or 30 contact hours approved continuing education.

Applies when: Utah RN renewal applicants.
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (3) Each applicant for renewal shall comply with the following continuing competency requirements: (a) An LPN or RN shall complete one of the following during the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application for renewal: (i) licensed practice for not less than 400 hours; (ii) licensed practice for not less than 200 hours and completion of 15 contact hours of approved continuing education; or (iii) completion of 30 contact hours of approved continuing education hours
Contact hour definition for continuing education

In continuing education, a contact hour means 60 minutes and may include a ten-minute break.

Applies when: Utah continuing education unit counting for RN renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (14) "Contact hour" in the context of continuing education means 60 minutes, and may include a ten-minute break.
Renewal competency options

During the 2 years immediately before renewal, an RN may complete 400 practice hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 contact hours of approved continuing education, or 30 contact hours of approved continuing education.

Applies when: Utah RN renewal applicants
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (3) Each applicant for renewal shall comply with the following continuing competency requirements: (a) An LPN or RN shall complete one of the following during the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application for renewal: (i) licensed practice for not less than 400 hours; (ii) licensed practice for not less than 200 hours and completion of 15 contact hours of approved continuing education; or (iii) completion of 30 contact hours of approved continuing education hours
RN continuing competency options

During the 2-year period immediately preceding renewal, an RN may complete 400 practice hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 contact hours of approved continuing education, or 30 contact hours of approved continuing education.

Applies when: Utah RN renewal
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (3) Each applicant for renewal shall comply with the following continuing competency requirements: (a) An LPN or RN shall complete one of the following during the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application for renewal: (i) licensed practice for not less than 400 hours; (ii) licensed practice for not less than 200 hours and completion of 15 contact hours of approved continuing education; or (iii) completion of 30 contact hours of approved continuing education hours
Contact hour definition

A contact hour means 60 minutes and may include a 10-minute break.

Applies when: Utah continuing education
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (14) "Contact hour" in the context of continuing education means 60 minutes, and may include a ten-minute break.
RN continuing competency options

During the 2-year period immediately preceding renewal, an RN may complete 400 practice hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 contact hours of approved continuing education, or 30 contact hours of approved continuing education.

Applies when: For Utah RN renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (3) Each applicant for renewal shall comply with the following continuing competency requirements: (a) An LPN or RN shall complete one of the following during the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application for renewal: (i) licensed practice for not less than 400 hours; (ii) licensed practice for not less than 200 hours and completion of 15 contact hours of approved continuing education; or (iii) completion of 30 contact hours of approved continuing education hours
Contact hour definition

A contact hour means 60 minutes and may include a 10-minute break.

Applies when: For Utah continuing education.
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (14) "Contact hour" in the context of continuing education means 60 minutes, and may include a ten-minute break.
Approved CE

The continuing competency requirement allows completion of 15 contact hours or 30 contact hours of approved continuing education.

Applies when: Utah RN renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (3) Each applicant for renewal shall comply with the following continuing competency requirements: (a) An LPN or RN shall complete one of the following during the two-year period immediately preceding the date of application for renewal: (i) licensed practice for not less than 400 hours; (ii) licensed practice for not less than 200 hours and completion of 15 contact hours of approved continuing education; or (iii) completion of 30 contact hours of approved continuing education hours

Renewal cycle and due date

RN expiration date rule (odd years)

Utah RN licenses expire on January 31 of odd years.

Applies when: Utah RN license renewal cycle.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  # Nursing ## Renew a RN or LPN License - RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. - LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. - At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record.
Renewal notice timing (60 days before expiration)

At least 60 days prior to the expiration date, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the address of record.

Applies when: Utah RN licensees with an address of record.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  # Nursing ## Renew a RN or LPN License - RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. - LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. - At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record.
Renewal cycle is two-year cycle

The renewal date is established in the Nurse Practice Act rule for the two-year renewal cycle.

Applies when: Utah RN license two-year renewal cycle.
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (1) Under Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle for licensees under Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act, is established in Section R156-1-308a.
Renewal date rule

RN licenses expire on January 31 of odd years.

Applies when: Utah RN license renewal schedule
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  # Nursing ## Renew a RN or LPN License - RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. - LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. - At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record.
Renewal notice timing

DOPL mails a renewal notice at least 60 days before the expiration date to the address of record.

Applies when: Utah RN renewal notices
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  # Nursing ## Renew a RN or LPN License - RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. - LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. - At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record.
RN renewal cycle and general due date

Utah RN licenses renew on a 2-year cycle and expire on January 31 of odd years.

Applies when: For Utah RN licenses.
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (1) Under Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle for licensees under Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act, is established in Section R156-1-308a.
2. 2. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  # Nursing ## Renew a RN or LPN License - RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. - LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. - At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record.
Renewal notice timing

DOPL mails a renewal notice at least 60 days before the expiration date to the address of record.

Applies when: For Utah RN licenses.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  # Nursing ## Renew a RN or LPN License - RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. - LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. - At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record.

Renewal steps

Update mailing address in eGov

Failure to update your mailing address could prevent you from receiving the renewal notice and other important correspondence from DOPL; you log into eGov to update your mailing address.

Applies when: Utah RN licensees to maintain address of record for renewal correspondence.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  (Failure to update your mailing address could prevent you from receiving the renewal notice and other important correspondence from DOPL.
2. 2. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  Log into eGov , opens in a new tab to update your mailing address.)
Before proceeding: submit application, pay required fee, and demonstrate meeting requirements

Before proceeding with renewal, you must submit a new application, pay the required fee, and demonstrate that you meet the current requirements for your license.

Applies when: Utah RN license renewal.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  You must submit a new application, pay the required fee, and demonstrate that you meet the current requirements for your license.
2. 2. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  For more information on how to apply for your license, please visit us at the following site: - Apply for a license - RN.LPN , opens in a new tab Before proceeding with renewal, the following requirements must be met:
Renewal procedures are governed by rule sections

Renewal procedures shall be under Sections R156-1-308b through R156-1-308l.

Applies when: Utah RN license renewals.
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (2) Renewal procedures shall be under Sections R156-1-308b through R156-1-308l
Renewal procedure source

Renewal procedures shall be under Sections R156-1-308b through R156-1-308l.

Applies when: Utah nursing license renewals
Source evidence
1. 1. adminrules.utah.gov ↗
  (2) Renewal procedures shall be under Sections R156-1-308b through R156-1-308l
Application requirement after 2 years

Licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal; a new application, fee, and current requirements are required.

Applies when: Utah RN licenses expired more than 2 years
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  Licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal.
2. 2. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  You must submit a new application, pay the required fee, and demonstrate that you meet the current requirements for your license.
Address update portal

Licensees are directed to log into eGov to update the mailing address of record.

Applies when: Utah RN renewal correspondence
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  Log into eGov , opens in a new tab to update your mailing address.)
Late-renewal method within 2 years

If the license has been expired less than 2 years, it can still be renewed online or with the manual renewal form.

Applies when: For Utah RN licenses expired less than 2 years.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  **Additional Fees** - If your license has been expired less than 2 years, you can still renew online or with the manual renewal form.
Over-2-year renewal path

Licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal; a new application is required.

Applies when: For Utah RN licenses expired more than 2 years.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  Licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal.
2. 2. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  You must submit a new application, pay the required fee, and demonstrate that you meet the current requirements for your license.

Renewal fees

Reinstatement fee amount: expired 30 days or less

If the license has been expired 30 days or less, the reinstatement fee is $20 in addition to the renewal fee.

Applies when: Utah RN license expired 30 days or less.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  You will be charged a reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee. - Reinstatement fee for 30 days or less: $20 - Reinstatement fee for between 31 days and 2 years: $50
Reinstatement fee amount: expired between 31 days and 2 years

If the license has been expired between 31 days and 2 years, the reinstatement fee is $50 in addition to the renewal fee.

Applies when: Utah RN license expired between 31 days and 2 years.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  You will be charged a reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee. - Reinstatement fee for 30 days or less: $20 - Reinstatement fee for between 31 days and 2 years: $50
Not eligible for renewal after expiration over 2 years

Licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal.

Applies when: Utah RN license expired more than 2 years.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  Licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal.
Reinstatement fee for 30 days or less

$20, in addition to the renewal fee.

Applies when: If the RN license has been expired 30 days or less.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  You will be charged a reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee. - Reinstatement fee for 30 days or less: $20 - Reinstatement fee for between 31 days and 2 years: $50
Reinstatement fee for 31 days to 2 years

$50, in addition to the renewal fee.

Applies when: If the RN license has been expired between 31 days and 2 years.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  You will be charged a reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee. - Reinstatement fee for 30 days or less: $20 - Reinstatement fee for between 31 days and 2 years: $50

Late, expired or inactive licenses

Renewal after recent expiration

If the license has been expired less than 2 years, it can still be renewed online or with the manual renewal form.

Applies when: Utah RN licenses expired less than 2 years
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  **Additional Fees** - If your license has been expired less than 2 years, you can still renew online or with the manual renewal form.
Reinstatement versus renewal fee

Renewal after short expiration includes a reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee.

Applies when: Utah RN licenses expired under 2 years
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  You will be charged a reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee. - Reinstatement fee for 30 days or less: $20 - Reinstatement fee for between 31 days and 2 years: $50
Late renewal window

If the RN license has been expired less than 2 years, it can still be renewed online or with the manual renewal form.

Applies when: Utah RN late renewal
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  **Additional Fees** - If your license has been expired less than 2 years, you can still renew online or with the manual renewal form.
No renewal after 2 years

Licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal.

Applies when: Utah RN licenses expired more than 2 years
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  Licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal.
Late renewal window

An RN license expired less than 2 years can still be renewed online or with the manual renewal form.

Applies when: For Utah RN licenses.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  **Additional Fees** - If your license has been expired less than 2 years, you can still renew online or with the manual renewal form.
No renewal after 2 years

RN licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal and require a new application.

Applies when: For Utah RN licenses expired more than 2 years.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  Licenses expired for more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal.
2. 2. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  You must submit a new application, pay the required fee, and demonstrate that you meet the current requirements for your license.

Board and official links

DOPL is the agency mailing RN renewal notices

DOPL mails renewal notice to the licensee’s address of record at least 60 days before expiration.

Applies when: Utah RN renewal correspondence.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  # Nursing ## Renew a RN or LPN License - RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. - LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. - At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record.
Responsible agency

DOPL mails renewal notices for Utah RN renewals.

Applies when: Utah RN renewal
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  # Nursing ## Renew a RN or LPN License - RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. - LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. - At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record.
Responsible agency

DOPL is referenced on the RN renewal page for mailing the renewal notice.

Applies when: Utah RN renewal
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  # Nursing ## Renew a RN or LPN License - RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. - LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. - At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL mails a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record.
Public portal reference

The renewal page directs you to log into eGov to update your mailing address.

Applies when: For Utah RN licensees.
Source evidence
1. 1. dopl.utah.gov ↗
  Log into eGov , opens in a new tab to update your mailing address.)