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Montana Nursing License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

Quick answer

RN and LPN renewal fee: $100.

Exam

RN applicants take the NCLEX-RN; the examination fee is additional.

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Renewal

All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.

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Continuing education

The Montana Board of Nursing no longer requires continuing education contact hours to be completed as a requirement for renewal of a nursing license

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How to get a nursing license in Montana

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Montana Board of Nursing

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    Montana Board of Nursing
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  2. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Renew License
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    Reciprocity

    An LPN with a multistate privilege in another Compact state does not need a Montana license to practice. A change of primary residence to Montana requires a Montana application within 60 days.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    If you currently hold an LPN license with a Multistate privilege in a Compact state, you do not need a license in Montana to practice (look yourself up at https://nursys.com/ if you don’t know your status). If you are changing your primary state of residence to Montana, you will need to apply for a license in Montana with 60 days of your change in residence.
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  3. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

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What else should I know?

Agency guidance

RN and LPN renewal fee: $100.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
RN - $100.00 LPN - $100.00
Official source

Agency guidance

LPN applicants take the NCLEX-PN; the examination fee is additional.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
You are required to pay an additional fee to take the NCLEX-PN
Official source

What are the Montana nursing license requirements?

Exam

RN applicants take the NCLEX-RN; the examination fee is additional.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
You are required to pay an additional fee to take the NCLEX-RN
Official source

How do I renew my nursing license in Montana?

Renewal

All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.
Official source

Continuing education hours

The Montana Board of Nursing no longer requires continuing education contact hours to be completed as a requirement for renewal of a nursing license

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
the Montana Board of Nursing no longer requires continuing education contact hours to be completed as a requirement for renewal of a nursing license
Official source

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How much does a nursing license cost in Montana?

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How do I look up a nursing license in Montana?

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What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a registered nurse and lpn renewal and continuing education license in Montana?

All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.

Source and quotation
All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (9)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Montana Board of Nursing

Montana Board of Nursing

Montana Board of Nursing
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://ebiz.mt.gov/pol

Renew License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.

All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years. Applies to: Montana RN and LPN licenses

All RN, LPN, and APRN licenses expire on December 31st every two years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

The Montana Board of Nursing no longer requires continuing education contact hours to be completed as a requirement for renewal of a nursing license

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the Montana Board of Nursing no longer requires continuing education contact hours to be completed as a requirement for renewal of a nursing license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

RN and LPN renewal fee: $100.

RN and LPN renewal fee: $100.

RN - $100.00 LPN - $100.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

LPN applicants take the NCLEX-PN; the examination fee is additional.

LPN applicants take the NCLEX-PN; the examination fee is additional.

You are required to pay an additional fee to take the NCLEX-PN
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

An LPN with a multistate privilege in another Compact state does not need a Montana license to practice. A change of primary residence to Montana requires a Montana application within 60 days.

An LPN with a multistate privilege in another Compact state does not need a Montana license to practice. A change of primary residence to Montana requires a Montana application within 60 days.

If you currently hold an LPN license with a Multistate privilege in a Compact state, you do not need a license in Montana to practice (look yourself up at https://nursys.com/ if you don’t know your status). If you are changing your primary state of residence to Montana, you will need to apply for a license in Montana with 60 days of your change in residence.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

RN applicants take the NCLEX-RN; the examination fee is additional.

RN applicants take the NCLEX-RN; the examination fee is additional.

You are required to pay an additional fee to take the NCLEX-RN
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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