Vermont Board of Nursing 2026: License Verification & Renewal

Independent Vermont nursing-license guide reviewed against current OPR instructions, fee schedules and Board rules on July 20, 2026.
Vermont OPR • RN • LPN • APRN • LNA • NLC

Check a Vermont Nursing Credential—and Choose the Correct Renewal Route

Vermont does not use one renewal date for every nursing credential. An LPN, RN, APRN and Licensed Nursing Assistant can each have a different biennial deadline, fee and readiness-to-practise requirement.

This guide helps an employer confirm current authority and helps a nurse identify whether renewal is due in 2026, what proof can satisfy the renewal standard, why an application remains pending and which system handles a multistate or nursing-assistant record.

Use the right Vermont service

Use Find a Professional for the official public record. Use OPR Online Services for your own application, renewal and uploads. Use Nursys for interstate verification and Nurse Licensure Compact status.

Public record

Verify a nurse

Check an RN, LPN, APRN, LNA or MNA credential and its actual expiration.

Search the legal name or number. Match the exact license type. Record status and expiration.
Find a Professional
Private account

Check application status

Review pending documents, fingerprint steps, notices and provisional-license options.

Use the original account. Open the current application. Upload only the requested proof.
Open Online Services
Credential renewal

Renew RN, LPN or APRN

Confirm the credential-specific cycle and satisfy one approved renewal route.

Renewal opens six weeks early. Prepare practice, CE or certification. Save confirmation and verify again.
Review Renewal Steps
Out-of-state nurse

Endorsement or compact

Choose ordinary endorsement, Fast Track or multistate authority correctly.

Check years licensed. Order official Nursys verification. Complete the FBI process.
Review Endorsement
Nursing assistant

Renew LNA or MNA

Prepare 400 active-practice hours and any extra Medication Nursing Assistant proof.

LNA renewal is due in 2026. MNA needs medication CE. Expired records may need exams.
Open LNA Guide
2026 quick answers

Vermont nursing deadlines depend on the credential

Vermont nursing licenses are valid for fixed two-year periods, but RN, APRN, LPN and LNA credentials do not share one expiration date. Always confirm the date printed on the license or shown in Find a Professional.

LPN cycle Jan. 31 Even-numbered years.
RN/APRN cycle Mar. 31 Odd-numbered years.
LNA cycle Nov. 30 Even-numbered years.
Renewal opens 6 weeks Before expiration.
Routine updates 3–5 days Published processing guidance.

Important for July 2026: the ordinary January 31, 2026 LPN deadline has passed. RN and APRN licenses follow the March 31 odd-year cycle, so their next ordinary renewal is March 31, 2027. LNA licenses are scheduled for November 30, 2026.

LPN

Missed January 31, 2026?

Search the live status immediately. An expired LPN should use the late-renewal or reinstatement route and must not rely on a submitted payment as proof of authority.

RN

RN renewal is not due in July 2026

The published RN renewal cycle is March 31 of odd-numbered years. The next ordinary deadline is March 31, 2027.

APRN

APRN follows the RN cycle

APRN renewal is also March 31 of odd-numbered years and requires current RN authority, national certification and APRN practice evidence.

LNA

LNA renewal is due in 2026

The current cycle ends November 30, 2026. The online renewal should open approximately six weeks before the expiration.

CBC

Background checks are part of Vermont nursing licensure

A renewal can remain pending when the licensee has not completed the required Vermont FBI background-check process.

90D

Initial license issued near renewal

An initial license issued 90 days or less before the profession’s renewal date is generally issued through the next full two-year licensing period.

Primary-source verification

How to verify a Vermont nursing license

Vermont Board rules recognize the Office’s online search tool as a primary-source verification of license status and expiration. Use the current record rather than a paper license, résumé or saved screenshot.

1

Open Find a Professional

Use the Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation search page.

Open Official Lookup
2

Search the license number first

When the number is unavailable, use the legal name and retry a former surname when a recent name change may affect the result.

3

Match the exact credential

Confirm whether the record is Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant or Medication Nursing Assistant.

4

Read status and expiration together

A matching name does not prove current authority. Confirm the status and the exact credential-specific expiration date.

5

Check RN, APRN and compact authority separately

An APRN can have a separate advanced-practice record, while an RN or LPN may hold multistate authority through Vermont or another compact home state.

6

Record the verification date

Employers should retain the name, license number, credential type, status, expiration, compact status and date checked.

Record item What it tells you What to do with it
License type Identifies RN, LPN, APRN, LNA, MNA or another OPR credential. Match the license to the duties the person will perform.
Status Shows whether the credential is currently active or has another recorded status. Do not treat a lapsed or expired credential as active practice authority.
Expiration date Shows the end of the fixed two-year licensing period. Use this date instead of a third-party renewal reminder.
RN and APRN records Shows whether both underlying RN authority and advanced-practice licensure are current. Verify both before assigning APRN functions.
Multistate status Shows whether RN or LPN compact authority may apply. Use Nursys to confirm the home-state multistate license and privilege.

Free Nursys QuickConfirm can help verify status, but it is not the same as paid Nursys Nurse License Verification for Endorsement. Vermont application instructions specifically state that QuickConfirm does not satisfy endorsement verification.

Renewal date decision hub

Which Vermont nursing credential renews in 2026?

Select the credential below for a quick 2026 route. This tool explains the published cycle but does not replace the live expiration shown by OPR.

Credential Published renewal date 2026 status Published renewal fee
Registered Nurse March 31 of odd-numbered years. Ordinary renewal is not due in 2026; next scheduled cycle is March 31, 2027. $220.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse March 31 of odd-numbered years. Ordinary renewal is not due in 2026; next scheduled cycle is March 31, 2027. $145.
Licensed Practical Nurse January 31 of even-numbered years. The January 31, 2026 deadline has passed; check live status and use late renewal if necessary. $200.
Licensed Nursing Assistant November 30 of even-numbered years. Renewal is due November 30, 2026 and should open about six weeks earlier. $65.
Medication Nursing Assistant Renew through the associated LNA route. Meet LNA renewal requirements plus MNA practice and medication-administration CE. Confirm the exact transaction in Online Services.

A courtesy email is not a legal extension. Vermont rules state that failure to receive a reminder does not excuse a licensee from maintaining continuous licensure.

RN and LPN renewal

Meet one approved Vermont RN or LPN renewal requirement

Vermont does not require every renewing RN or LPN to complete the same CE package. The nurse can qualify through recent paid practice, continuing education, national certification or recent completion of an approved nursing or re-entry program.

400

Recent active practice

Attest to at least 50 days or 400 hours of paid nursing practice during the two years immediately preceding renewal.

960

Five-year practice route

Attest to at least 120 days or 960 hours of paid nursing practice during the five years immediately preceding renewal.

20 CE

Continuing-education route

Complete 20 hours of qualifying continuing education during the last two years and upload the completion certificates.

CERT

Certification or recent program

Hold a recognized national nursing certification or have completed an initial or re-entry nursing program within the last five years.

1

Verify the current expiration

Confirm the license type, status and date through Find a Professional before starting a transaction.

2

Wait for the six-week renewal window

Renewal applications become available approximately six weeks before the expiration date.

3

Choose one qualifying readiness route

Use practice hours, qualifying CE, national certification or recent nursing-program completion. Prepare the proof before beginning.

4

Sign in to Online Services

Open the renewal associated with the existing license and verify that the account email is current.

Open Online Services
5

Complete background-check steps when shown

A licensee who has not completed the Vermont FBI requirement can have a renewal remain pending until the required process is completed.

6

Pay, save confirmation and recheck

Retain the receipt and later verify the updated status and expiration through the public search.

A nurse who previously completed the required Vermont criminal background check and maintained active licensure generally does not need to repeat the check for ordinary renewal.

Practice after the displayed expiration is prohibited. A submitted renewal, uploaded certificate or payment receipt is not a substitute for an active public record.

Advanced practice

Vermont APRN renewal requires current RN authority

An APRN must satisfy the RN renewal standard, meet a separate APRN active-practice standard, maintain national specialty certification and have a current collaborating-provider agreement when one is required.

Renewal cycle Mar. 31 Odd-numbered years.
Renewal fee $145 Published biennial fee.
Recent practice 400 hours During the last two years.
Five-year practice 960 hours During the last five years.
Certification Current For each specialty area.
APRN situation Required action Common mistake
Holds a Vermont single-state RN license Renew the Vermont RN first, then complete the RN specialty action before finishing the APRN renewal. Starting APRN renewal while the underlying Vermont RN renewal remains incomplete.
Holds a multistate RN license from another compact state A separate Vermont RN license is not required while the qualifying multistate authority remains active. Allowing the home-state multistate RN license to lapse.
National specialty certification Upload current certification for every specialty area of Vermont APRN practice. Uploading an expired certificate or omitting a second specialty.
Transition to Practice Maintain and document the collaborative-provider agreement when required. Beginning employment before the required signed agreement is in place.
Active practice Attest to 400 APRN hours in two years or 960 APRN hours in five years. Counting only general RN hours when APRN-role hours are required.

Vermont APRN application instructions require official graduate transcripts showing advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment and pharmacotherapeutics for initial licensure.

Current fee guide

Vermont nursing renewal and application fees

Vermont’s OPR fee chart separates the biennial renewal fee from the application fee. Endorsement, examination and multistate-specialty transactions are not interchangeable.

Credential or transaction Published fee Practical explanation
RN biennial renewal $220 Published March 31 odd-year renewal fee.
RN endorsement application $150 For an applicant already licensed in another jurisdiction.
RN examination application $75 For an applicant seeking initial RN licensure by examination.
RN multistate specialty $100 Additional published amount when applying for Vermont multistate status.
LPN biennial renewal $200 Published January 31 even-year renewal fee.
LPN endorsement application $150 For an applicant already licensed in another jurisdiction.
LPN examination application $75 For initial practical-nurse licensure by examination.
LPN multistate specialty $100 Additional published amount for qualifying Vermont multistate status.
APRN biennial renewal $145 Published March 31 odd-year renewal fee.
APRN application $115 Initial or endorsement-related APRN processing fee shown by OPR.
LNA biennial renewal $65 Published November 30 even-year renewal fee.
LNA application $25 Application by examination, endorsement or Fast Track as applicable.

Application and renewal fees are generally non-refundable. Confirm the credential, method and multistate selection before submitting payment.

Pearson VUE, Nursys, credential-evaluation, fingerprinting and mailing costs can be separate from the Vermont OPR fee.

Open Official Fee Schedule
Criminal background check

Complete the Vermont FBI and fingerprint process correctly

Criminal background checks are required for Vermont nurses and first-time nursing applicants. OPR issues a Fingerprint Authorization Certificate after the applicant completes the FBI-release questions.

1

Submit the application or renewal

Complete the background-check and FBI-release questions shown inside the relevant Online Services transaction.

2

Wait for the signed authorization certificate

OPR sends the Fingerprint Authorization Certificate to the email associated with the online account. Published guidance asks applicants to allow 3–5 business days.

3

Schedule fingerprinting

Bring the signed authorization certificate to a Vermont identification center, local law-enforcement agency or accepted out-of-state provider.

4

Use FD-258 ink prints outside Vermont

Out-of-state fingerprints must be completed as ink prints on the FD-258 card and identify the reason as “VT License,” not employment.

5

Send the prints and authorization to VCIC

The Fingerprint Authorization Certificate must travel with the prints. OPR does not accept fingerprint cards directly.

6

Upload the receipt or mailing proof

Keep a copy of the completed materials and upload the fingerprint or tracked-mail receipt through the Update function in the online account.

VCIC

Fingerprint mailing address

Vermont Crime Information Center
Attn: Record Checks
45 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671

12WK

Published result timeline

Once VCIC receives the documents, current nursing instructions warn that it can take up to 12 weeks for OPR to receive the result.

Do not mail fingerprint cards to the Board’s Montpelier office. Current instructions direct the original prints and authorization certificate to VCIC.

A licensee who completed the Vermont background-check requirement and maintained active licensure generally does not repeat the process at each ordinary renewal.

Official Background-Check Guide
Application tracking

Check a Vermont nursing application without submitting a duplicate

Application updates are sent to the email address on file. OPR’s 2026 nursing instructions ask applicants to allow 3–5 business days for routine document processing, but a complete license can take longer when fingerprints, verification, education or Board review remain pending.

Routine update 3–5 days Published processing guidance.
Fingerprint result Up to 12 weeks After VCIC receives prints.
Incomplete file 6 months Board may deem it expired.
Provisional license 90 days Non-renewable authority.
Official documents Direct School, board or vendor route.
1

Sign in to the original OPR account

Use the account under which the application was submitted rather than creating another profile or application.

Open Online Services
2

Open the current application and notices

Read the exact missing requirement and check the account email for an OPR message.

3

Confirm who must send each document

Official transcripts, licensing verifications and credential evaluations commonly must originate from the school, board or approved vendor.

4

Check the fingerprint stage

Confirm receipt of the authorization certificate, fingerprint appointment, VCIC mailing and portal upload of the receipt.

5

Request provisional authority only when eligible

Vermont can issue a non-renewable 90-day provisional license when other requirements are met and the file is awaiting verification or background-check results.

6

Act before the application becomes stale

Board rules allow an incomplete application to be deemed expired after six months. Resolve document requests promptly.

Pending item Correct source Common mistake
Official transcript Nursing school or transcript service sent directly to OPR. Uploading an unofficial student copy.
License verification Nursys endorsement verification or the issuing nursing board. Submitting the free QuickConfirm report.
International credentials Approved evaluation service such as CGFNS, Josef Silny or SpanTran. Sending untranslated school records directly.
Fingerprint authorization OPR after the FBI-release questions are completed. Obtaining prints before receiving the signed authorization certificate.
APRN certification Current national APRN specialty certification. Uploading an expired or unrelated specialty certificate.
Application-status email script:
“I am requesting an update on my Vermont __________ application submitted on __________. My application or license number is __________. My account currently shows __________ as pending. The school, board, VCIC or vendor sent the item on __________ using __________. Please identify the exact remaining action.”

A provisional or permanent license must appear as issued before the applicant begins practice. A completed application, fingerprint receipt or employer start date does not create nursing authority.

Out-of-state applicants

Choose Vermont endorsement or Fast Track Endorsement

Vermont’s 2026 RN and LPN instructions separate applicants by the length of time they have held licensure in another jurisdiction.

Your licensing history Application route Verification required
Never held RN or LPN licensure Application by examination. Education, Authorization to Test and NCLEX requirements.
Licensed in another jurisdiction for fewer than three years Ordinary endorsement. Original nursing license and most recent state of nursing employment.
Actively licensed for three years or more Fast Track Endorsement when eligibility is met. Jurisdiction in which the applicant was actively licensed and practising for the preceding three years.
Active multistate license from another compact home state A separate Vermont RN or LPN may not be required unless Vermont becomes the primary state of residence. Nursys compact status and legal residence.
1

Determine the correct method

Choose examination, endorsement or Fast Track based on existing licensure and the number of years in good standing.

2

Submit the online application

Select RN or LPN and indicate whether you seek a Vermont single-state or qualifying multistate license.

3

Order official verification

Use Nursys Nurse License Verification for Endorsement when the jurisdiction participates. QuickConfirm does not satisfy this requirement.

Order Nursys Verification
4

Arrange education documents

A Vermont nursing-program graduate generally does not submit an official transcript, while an out-of-state program must send transcripts directly.

5

Complete the federal background check

Every first-time Vermont nursing applicant must complete the current OPR and VCIC process.

6

Verify issuance before working

Search Find a Professional or Nursys for the issued Vermont license or multistate authority.

To apply for a Vermont multistate RN or LPN license, the applicant must be a Vermont resident and meet all Nurse Licensure Compact uniform requirements.

Nurse Licensure Compact

Vermont single-state and multistate nursing authority

Vermont participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RN and LPN practice. APRN licensure remains a separate state credential.

HOME

Vermont must be the primary residence

An applicant seeking a Vermont multistate license must establish Vermont as the legal primary state of residence.

NLC

One home-state multistate license

A qualifying RN or LPN can practise in other compact jurisdictions under the home-state multistate license.

APRN

APRN is not covered automatically

An RN multistate privilege does not replace Vermont APRN licensure, specialty certification or transition-to-practice requirements.

Vermont is the legal primary state of residence.
Applicant meets Vermont RN or LPN requirements.
Education and NCLEX requirements are satisfied.
State and federal fingerprint checks are complete.
License is active and unencumbered.
No disqualifying felony conviction exists.
No disqualifying nursing-related misdemeanor exists.
Applicant is not currently in an alternative program.
Applicant has a valid U.S. Social Security number.
English-proficiency requirements are met when applicable.

An RN or LPN holding an active multistate license from another compact state is not required to obtain Vermont licensure solely to provide in-person or telehealth nursing services in Vermont, provided the compact privilege remains valid.

A nurse who permanently changes the primary state of residence must follow the compact relocation rules and apply in the new home state within the required timeframe.

Late renewal and re-entry

Restore an expired Vermont RN, LPN or APRN license

A license expired for more than two years requires reinstatement and a federal criminal background check. Longer absences can trigger re-training, testing or a Board-approved re-entry program.

Length or type of lapse Likely route Important requirement
Recently expired Late renewal through Online Services. Penalty fees apply unless OPR approves a waiver.
Expired more than two years but fewer than five Reinstatement. Federal background check plus proof of continuous practice elsewhere or satisfaction of renewal requirements.
Expired five years or more Case-specific re-entry or reinstatement. Board consultation can result in re-training, testing or completion of an approved nursing re-entry program.
APRN out of practice fewer than five years without required hours Board-approved APRN refresher. Minimum 150 theory hours and 200 clinical hours.
APRN out of practice five to fewer than ten years Case-specific Board-approved APRN refresher. Minimum 150 theory hours and 400 clinical hours.
APRN out of practice more than ten years New post-master’s APRN program. Program must include at least 500 clinical-practice hours.

Late-renewal penalty fees can sometimes be waived when the applicant did not practise in Vermont during the lapse. A waiver must be requested through the online licensing system and is not automatic.

Do not return to work while the license remains expired. A re-entry temporary permit authorizes only the activity and supervision permitted by its terms.

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Vermont LNA and MNA renewal requirements

The Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant credential renews November 30 of even-numbered years. The next scheduled deadline is November 30, 2026.

LNA deadline Nov. 30, 2026 Current even-year cycle.
Renewal fee $65 Published biennial fee.
Active practice 400 hours During the last two years.
MNA CE 4 hours Medication administration.
MNA functions 100 hours 25% of qualifying experience.
1

Verify the LNA expiration

Confirm the November 30, 2026 date and current status through Find a Professional.

2

Prepare 400 qualifying hours

Meet the active-practice requirement of 50 days or 400 hours during the two years preceding renewal.

3

Document a related role when the title was not LNA

Upload the job description and employer verification on company letterhead when the position reinforced LNA training and skills but did not require the license.

4

Complete extra MNA requirements

An MNA must satisfy the LNA requirements, complete four hours of qualifying medication-administration CE and dedicate at least 100 qualifying hours to MNA functions.

5

Submit the online renewal

Renewal opens six weeks before expiration. Pay the non-refundable fee and upload any required evidence.

6

Verify the renewed public record

Confirm the updated status and expiration after OPR processes the renewal.

LNA situation Required action Result
Meets 400-hour practice requirement Submit renewal and pay the fee. Routine renewal when all other requirements are complete.
Worked in a related non-LNA title Upload job description and employer verification of dates and hours. OPR evaluates whether the role reinforced LNA skills.
Does not meet practice requirement and lapse is fewer than five years Pass the LNA skills and written examinations. Eligible to renew after completing the required route.
Does not meet practice requirement and lapse is five years or more Repeat a nursing-assistant education program and pass the skills and written examinations. Renewal after education, testing and other requirements are complete.
Expired LNA without prior Vermont CBC Complete the FBI-release, fingerprint authorization and VCIC process. The renewal instructions state that renewal is not delayed solely while CBC results remain pending.

The current LNA instructions state that original fingerprint cards must go to VCIC, not OPR. Sending them to OPR can require the applicant to restart the fingerprint process.

Nursing education

Verify a Vermont nursing program before enrolling

Vermont Board rules require in-state nursing education programs to be approved by the Board and accredited by CCNE, CNEA, ACEN or another national nursing accreditor specifically accepted by the Board.

UVM

University of Vermont

The current Board list includes University of Vermont nursing pathways at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels.

VSU

Vermont State University

The Board list includes practical nursing, associate-degree, baccalaureate, RN-to-BSN and graduate pathways.

NU

Norwich University

The current list includes Norwich University baccalaureate and graduate nursing pathways.

1

Open the official Vermont schools list

Use the Board document rather than a school advertisement or third-party directory.

Open Vermont Schools
2

Match the exact program level

Confirm practical nursing, associate degree, baccalaureate, RN-to-BSN, master’s or doctoral status.

3

Verify accreditation separately

Check the current status with CCNE, ACEN or CNEA instead of assuming Board listing and national accreditation are identical.

4

Confirm the campus and delivery format

Ask whether clinical placements, labs and required in-person components are available at the advertised location.

5

Ask for current NCLEX outcomes

Compare several years of first-time exam results and cohort sizes rather than relying on one selected percentage.

6

Calculate the complete cost

Include tuition, fees, uniforms, supplies, testing, travel, clinical requirements and any course-repeat policy.

Exact institution appears on the Board list.
Program level matches the intended nursing license.
National accreditation is currently active.
Clinical-placement arrangements are written.
Several years of NCLEX outcomes were reviewed.
Total tuition and mandatory fees were calculated.
Transfer-credit rules were checked.
Withdrawal and refund policies were reviewed.

The current Vermont schools PDF identifies recognized programs and contact information but does not replace a direct accreditation check or written confirmation of current admissions status.

Online account help

Fix OPR login, email and document problems

LOGIN

Use the original account

Recover access to the existing account instead of creating a duplicate profile that may not display the active license or application.

EMAIL

Keep the account email current

OPR sends application updates and renewal reminders to the email address on file.

UPDATE

Use the Update function

Upload fingerprint receipts, mailing proof, job descriptions and other requested documents through the existing license or application record.

DUP

Avoid duplicate applications

Confirm whether the current transaction remains pending before paying for another application or renewal.

PRINT

Need a license copy

Use the secure account to access the license document, but use Find a Professional for current public verification.

SAFE

Verify unexpected contact

Do not provide payment or sensitive information through an unexpected message. Independently open the official OPR portal or call the published number.

Contact and escalation

Vermont Board of Nursing phone, email and office

Prepare the name, license or application number, credential type, submission date and exact pending item before contacting OPR.

Main OPR phone 802-828-1505

Nursing applications, licensing, renewal and Office of Professional Regulation routing.

Office address 89 Main Street

3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620.

Application documents Direct submission

Schools, boards and evaluation services should follow the application-specific delivery instructions.

Published update time 3–5 business days

Routine processing guidance; full licensure can take longer when requirements remain pending.

Phone or email script:
“I need help with a Vermont __________ license or application. My license or application number is __________. I submitted or renewed on __________. My public record or online account currently shows __________. Please identify the exact remaining step and who must submit it.”

Call before travelling. An in-person visit does not guarantee immediate application review, fingerprint matching, renewal completion or same-day license issuance.

Common questions

Vermont Board of Nursing FAQ

How do I verify a Vermont nursing license?

Use the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation Find a Professional search. Match the exact RN, LPN, APRN, LNA or MNA record and review its status and expiration.

Is the Vermont online license search a primary source?

Yes. Vermont Board of Nursing rules state that the Office website search tool may be considered primary-source verification of license status and expiration.

When does a Vermont RN license renew?

Registered Nurse licenses renew March 31 of odd-numbered years. The next ordinary RN deadline after July 2026 is March 31, 2027.

When does a Vermont LPN license renew?

Licensed Practical Nurse licenses renew January 31 of even-numbered years. The regular January 31, 2026 deadline has passed.

When does a Vermont APRN license renew?

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses renew March 31 of odd-numbered years. The next ordinary cycle is March 31, 2027.

When does a Vermont LNA license renew?

Licensed Nursing Assistant licenses renew November 30 of even-numbered years. The current scheduled deadline is November 30, 2026.

How early does Vermont nursing renewal open?

Current RN, LPN, APRN and LNA instructions state that renewal applications open approximately six weeks before expiration.

How much is Vermont RN renewal?

The published biennial Registered Nurse renewal fee is $220.

How much is Vermont LPN renewal?

The published biennial Licensed Practical Nurse renewal fee is $200.

How much is Vermont APRN renewal?

The published Advanced Practice Registered Nurse renewal fee is $145.

How much is Vermont LNA renewal?

The published Licensed Nursing Assistant biennial renewal fee is $65.

Does every Vermont RN or LPN need 20 CE hours?

No. Twenty qualifying CE hours is one renewal option. A nurse can instead qualify through recent paid practice, recognized national certification or recent completion of an initial or re-entry nursing program.

How many practice hours satisfy Vermont RN or LPN renewal?

A nurse can attest to 400 hours during the last two years or 960 hours during the last five years.

What does a Vermont APRN need for renewal?

An APRN must satisfy RN renewal requirements, meet 400 APRN hours in two years or 960 hours in five years, maintain current national specialty certification and have a collaborating-provider agreement when required.

Does a Vermont APRN need a Vermont RN license?

An APRN with a Vermont single-state RN license must renew the RN first. An APRN holding an active multistate RN license from another compact jurisdiction is not required to maintain a separate Vermont RN license.

Are fingerprints required for Vermont nurses?

Yes. Vermont requires criminal background checks for nurses and first-time nursing applicants. A person who completed the Vermont check and maintained active licensure generally does not repeat it at ordinary renewal.

How long can Vermont fingerprint results take?

Current nursing instructions warn that it can take up to 12 weeks for OPR to receive results after VCIC receives the fingerprint materials.

How do I check my Vermont nursing application?

Sign in to the OPR Online Services account used for the application, review the existing record and check the email address on file for application updates.

How long does Vermont process nursing documents?

The 2026 nursing instructions ask applicants to allow 3–5 business days for routine processing, but the complete license can take longer when fingerprints, education or verification remain pending.

Can Vermont issue a temporary provisional nursing license?

Vermont can issue a non-renewable 90-day provisional license to an otherwise qualified applicant who is awaiting licensure verification or criminal-background-check results.

What is Vermont Fast Track Endorsement?

Fast Track is an endorsement route for an applicant who has been actively licensed or certified in good standing in another jurisdiction for at least three years immediately preceding the Vermont application.

Does Nursys QuickConfirm satisfy Vermont endorsement verification?

No. Vermont’s application instructions state that QuickConfirm does not suffice. Use Nursys Nurse License Verification for Endorsement or direct verification from a non-participating board.

Is Vermont a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

Yes. Qualifying Vermont residents can apply for multistate RN or LPN status, and a nurse with valid multistate authority from another compact home state can practise in Vermont under compact rules.

What if my Vermont nursing license expired more than two years ago?

A license expired for more than two years requires reinstatement and a federal criminal background check. Longer absences can require re-entry education, testing or case-specific Board review.

How many hours are needed for Vermont LNA renewal?

An LNA must demonstrate at least 50 days or 400 hours of qualifying practice during the two years preceding renewal.

What extra requirements apply to a Vermont MNA?

An MNA must meet LNA renewal requirements, complete four hours of qualifying medication-administration CE and dedicate at least 100 qualifying hours to MNA functions.

What is the Vermont Board of Nursing phone number?

The Office of Professional Regulation nursing contact number published on current instructions is 802-828-1505.

Official references

Vermont pages used for this guide

Renewal windows, portal workflows, fees and program information can change. Recheck the relevant official page before submitting an application, renewal, document or payment.

For employers and public users

Verify the live credential, status, expiration and compact authority. Check RN and APRN records separately and retain the date of the primary-source search.

For nurses and applicants

Use the secure OPR account for applications, renewal, background-check documents and personal information. This independent guide cannot access or change private licensing records.

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