LPN renewal: 20 approved CE hours or completion of a Board-recognized accredited academic program in registered professional nursing.
RN examination applicants must pass the NCLEX.
Licenses must expire on January 31 of even or odd years; Licenses must expire on March 31 of odd years
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Georgia Board of Nursing
RN applicants must graduate from an approved registered-nursing education program.
To apply for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, you must have graduated from an approved registered nursing education program.Official source
RN examination applicants must pass the NCLEX.
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageLPN renewal: 20 approved CE hours or completion of a Board-recognized accredited academic program in registered professional nursing.
Completion of twenty (20) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; or, Completion of an accredited academic program of study in registered professional nursing, as recognized by the board.Official source
RN and LPN first-renewal applicants with an initial license period of six months or less defer competency requirements until the second renewal.
An applicant who is renewing a license for the first time shall not be required to meet the requirements of this subsection until the time of the second renewal if the applicant's initial license period is six months or less.Official source
An active current license is required to practice as an RN or LPN in Georgia.
Licensees are not permitted to practice as a registered professional nurse without evidence of current, active licensure. Licensees are not permitted to practice as a licensed practical nurse without evidence of current, active licensure.Official source
Licenses must expire on January 31 of even or odd years; Licenses must expire on March 31 of odd years
Licensure Renewal (RN) Licenses shall expire on January 31 of even or odd years Licensure Renewal (LPN) Licenses shall expire on March 31 of odd yearsOfficial source
During the biennial renewal period
RN renewal: choose 30 Board-approved CE hours, recognized national certification/recertification, an accredited nursing or related academic program, qualifying employer verification of competency plus at least 500 practice hours, or other Board-approved activities.
Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board; Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under O.C.G.A. §31-7 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field.Official source
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Licenses must expire on January 31 of even or odd years; Licenses must expire on March 31 of odd years
Licensure Renewal (RN) Licenses shall expire on January 31 of even or odd years Licensure Renewal (LPN) Licenses shall expire on March 31 of odd yearsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of NursingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/410-13
Georgia Board of NursingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
LPN renewal: 20 approved CE hours or completion of a Board-recognized accredited academic program in registered professional nursing.
LPN renewal: 20 approved CE hours or completion of a Board-recognized accredited academic program in registered professional nursing.
Completion of twenty (20) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; or, Completion of an accredited academic program of study in registered professional nursing, as recognized by the board.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN and LPN first-renewal applicants with an initial license period of six months or less defer competency requirements until the second renewal.
RN and LPN first-renewal applicants with an initial license period of six months or less defer competency requirements until the second renewal.
An applicant who is renewing a license for the first time shall not be required to meet the requirements of this subsection until the time of the second renewal if the applicant's initial license period is six months or less.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
An active current license is required to practice as an RN or LPN in Georgia.
An active current license is required to practice as an RN or LPN in Georgia.
Licensees are not permitted to practice as a registered professional nurse without evidence of current, active licensure. Licensees are not permitted to practice as a licensed practical nurse without evidence of current, active licensure.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
During the biennial renewal period
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during the biennial renewal periodOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licenses must expire on January 31 of even or odd years; Licenses must expire on March 31 of odd years
Licenses shall expire on January 31 of even or odd years; Licenses shall expire on March 31 of odd years Applies to: RNs: January 31 in the assigned even or odd year; LPNs: March 31 in odd years.
Licensure Renewal (RN) Licenses shall expire on January 31 of even or odd years Licensure Renewal (LPN) Licenses shall expire on March 31 of odd yearsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN renewal: choose 30 Board-approved CE hours, recognized national certification/recertification, an accredited nursing or related academic program, qualifying employer verification of competency plus at least 500 practice hours, or other Board-approved activities.
RN renewal: choose 30 Board-approved CE hours, recognized national certification/recertification, an accredited nursing or related academic program, qualifying employer verification of competency plus at least 500 practice hours, or other Board-approved activities.
Completion of thirty (30) continuing education hours by a Board approved provider; Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field as recognized by the Board; Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under O.C.G.A. §31-7 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-registered-nurse
How To ApplyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN applicants must graduate from an approved registered-nursing education program.
RN applicants must graduate from an approved registered-nursing education program.
To apply for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, you must have graduated from an approved registered nursing education program.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN examination applicants must pass the NCLEX.
RN examination applicants must pass the NCLEX.
Passing Results for NCLEXOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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