Idaho Nursing License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
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Beginning April 1, 2026; The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) begins transitioning to 2-year licenses that expire on the licensee’s birthday.
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
When is Idaho nursing license renewal due?
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Exact renewal deadline rule
Beginning April 1, 2026; The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) begins transitioning to 2-year licenses that expire on the licensee’s birthday.
Beginning April 1, 2026; The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) begins transitioning to 2-year licenses that expire on the licensee’s birthday.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Use the expiration date printed on your license. These rules do not establish a personal expiration date.
How much does nursing license renewal cost in Idaho?
Renewal fee
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What are the continuing education requirements?
CE hours
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CE topics and conditions
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What renewal exceptions or conditions apply?
Agency guidance
New applicants receive at least a two-year license expiring on their birthday; birth-year parity is not considered for new applicants.
New Applicants: All new applicants will be issued at least a 2-year license that expires on their date of birth (their birth year will not be considered).Official source
Agency guidance
The renewal transition changes fees to match the extended renewal period, charging only whole years.
Beginning with the issuance of a 2-year license renewal, fees will be adjusted to align with the extended renewal period. Licensees will only be charged for whole years.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
How do I renew my nursing license online in Idaho?
Online renewal link: Not verified yet. Check the official agency for renewal instructions.
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Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Beginning April 1, 2026; The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) begins transitioning to 2-year licenses that expire on the licensee’s birthday.
Beginning April 1, 2026; The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) begins transitioning to 2-year licenses that expire on the licensee’s birthday. Applies to: Board of Nursing RN/LPN transition; existing licenses follow the Board's transition chart and individual expiration date.
Beginning April 1, 2026; The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) begins transitioning to 2-year licenses that expire on the licensee’s birthday.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
New applicants receive at least a two-year license expiring on their birthday; birth-year parity is not considered for new applicants.
New applicants receive at least a two-year license expiring on their birthday; birth-year parity is not considered for new applicants.
New Applicants: All new applicants will be issued at least a 2-year license that expires on their date of birth (their birth year will not be considered).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The renewal transition changes fees to match the extended renewal period, charging only whole years.
The renewal transition changes fees to match the extended renewal period, charging only whole years.
Beginning with the issuance of a 2-year license renewal, fees will be adjusted to align with the extended renewal period. Licensees will only be charged for whole years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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