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How to Get a Nurse (RN/LPN) License in Utah (2026)

Quick answer

During the past 2 years, I have completed licensed practice of at least 400 hours OR at least 200 hours with 15 hours of approved continuing education OR completed 30 hours of approved continuing education.

Exam

Pass the NCLEX or qualify for licensure by endorsement.

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Renewal

RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Utah Division of Professional Licensing

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Division of Professional Licensing
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Exam

    Pass the NCLEX or qualify for licensure by endorsement.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Take and pass the NCLEX or qualify for licensure by endorsement
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Renew Online
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    Applicants licensed as the equivalent of an RN or LPN in another U.S. state, territory, or district may qualify by endorsement; official verification must include education and examination information.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    If you are currently licensed as the equivalent of a RN or LPN in another state, territory, or district of the United States you may qualify for licensure by endorsement. Verification must include education and exam information
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

During the past 2 years, I have completed licensed practice of at least 400 hours OR at least 200 hours with 15 hours of approved continuing education OR completed 30 hours of approved continuing education.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
During the past 2 years, I have completed licensed practice of at least 400 hours OR at least 200 hours with 15 hours of approved continuing education OR completed 30 hours of approved continuing education.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years.
Official source

Continuing education topics

Complete at least one listed online suicide-prevention course: Suicide Safety Planning with Patients, Talking to Patients About Suicide, or Counseling on Access to Lethal Means. Each is listed as 0.5 CE credit.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
completed at least ONE of the following online suicide prevention trainings (these qualify for CE credit): Suicide Safety Planning with Patients (0.5 credit) Talking to Patients About Suicide (0.5 credit) Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (0.5 credit)
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What does it cost?

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

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

RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years.

Source and quotation
RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (7)

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

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/nursing/renew-a-license/registered-nurse-or-licensed-practice-nurse/

Renew Online
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years.

RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years. Applies to: Utah RN and LPN licenses

RN Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years. LPN licenses expire on January 31 of even years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

During the past 2 years, I have completed licensed practice of at least 400 hours OR at least 200 hours with 15 hours of approved continuing education OR completed 30 hours of approved continuing education.

Renewal requires one option from the past two years: 400 hours of licensed practice; 200 practice hours plus 15 approved CE hours; or 30 approved CE hours.

During the past 2 years, I have completed licensed practice of at least 400 hours OR at least 200 hours with 15 hours of approved continuing education OR completed 30 hours of approved continuing education.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Complete at least one listed online suicide-prevention course: Suicide Safety Planning with Patients, Talking to Patients About Suicide, or Counseling on Access to Lethal Means. Each is listed as 0.5 CE credit.

Complete at least one listed online suicide-prevention course: Suicide Safety Planning with Patients, Talking to Patients About Suicide, or Counseling on Access to Lethal Means. Each is listed as 0.5 CE credit.

completed at least ONE of the following online suicide prevention trainings (these qualify for CE credit): Suicide Safety Planning with Patients (0.5 credit) Talking to Patients About Suicide (0.5 credit) Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (0.5 credit)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Board

Utah Division of Professional Licensing

Utah Division of Professional Licensing

Division of Professional Licensing
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass the NCLEX or qualify for licensure by endorsement.

Pass the NCLEX or qualify for licensure by endorsement.

Take and pass the NCLEX or qualify for licensure by endorsement
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Applicants licensed as the equivalent of an RN or LPN in another U.S. state, territory, or district may qualify by endorsement; official verification must include education and examination information.

Applicants licensed as the equivalent of an RN or LPN in another U.S. state, territory, or district may qualify by endorsement; official verification must include education and examination information.

If you are currently licensed as the equivalent of a RN or LPN in another state, territory, or district of the United States you may qualify for licensure by endorsement. Verification must include education and exam information
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Not yet verified: license fee, required hours — see the official agency.

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