Direct answer
Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence.
Georgia factual snapshot for this workflow
| Reviewed item | Jurisdiction-specific detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Georgia Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Georgia Secretary of State License Search in GOALS |
| Renewal cycle | Every two years |
| Renewal deadline | Use the expiration date and renewal window shown in GOALS. |
| Continuing competence | Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence. |
| Fees | Confirm the license fee in GOALS; GOALS also states that online application and license processing carries a $10 processing fee. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN |
| Phone | (404) 424-9966 |
| Physical location | 3920 Arkwright Road, Suite 195, Macon, GA 31210 |
For Georgia, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.
Continuing education or continuing competence rule
Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence.
Mandatory topics, pathways and conditions
- Choose an approved continuing competency option for the credential.
- Report required education through CE Broker.
- Retain documentation for audit.
Credential-specific checks
Georgia routing note: Georgia nursing applications, renewals and license management use the Georgia Online Application Licensing System (GOALS). The Georgia Board of Nursing uses CE Broker for continuing education reporting.
For Georgia, lPN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Georgia, rN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Georgia, aPRN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
Georgia LPN: verify that the Georgia Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Georgia credentials.
Georgia RN: verify that the Georgia Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Georgia credentials.
Georgia APRN: verify that the Georgia Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Georgia credentials.
Keep evidence for an audit
A renewal can be flagged and paused if selected for a CE audit.
- Keep certificates and provider details for the published retention period.
- Confirm course completion falls inside the correct renewal period.
- Do not assume RN and APRN requirements are identical.
- Check whether the provider reports electronically or whether you must upload documentation.
Common CE problems
CE or competence is not accepted
Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact Georgia rule: Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.
Wrong credential rule
Return to the official source and match RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, certificate or assistant requirements before purchasing additional coursework.
Course not accepted
Confirm provider approval, topic, completion date and documentation against the authority instructions. A generic completion certificate does not prove acceptance.
Fraud and privacy safety
- Begin every Georgia transaction from a reviewed authority domain (sos.ga.gov) or a source-reviewed link on this guide.
- Do not give a caller payment-card details, a password or a one-time code merely because the caller claims to represent Georgia Board of Nursing.
- If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (404) 424-9966 or the secure Georgia account.
- For Georgia, use NCSBN License Verification Guidance to confirm current status rather than a private lookup page or emailed screenshot.
- Upload identity, background, education or legal documents only through a secure method explicitly named by Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current Georgia instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
- For Georgia, report a suspected licensing impersonation or phishing attempt to the authority and the relevant consumer-protection or law-enforcement channel.
Frequently asked questions
How much continuing education is required in Georgia?
Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence.
Are there mandatory topics?
Choose an approved continuing competency option for the credential. Report required education through CE Broker. Retain documentation for audit.
Should I keep completion records?
A renewal can be flagged and paused if selected for a CE audit.
Can CE rules differ by credential?
Yes. RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, assistant and certificate-specific rules can differ.
What if CE does not appear in my account?
Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact Georgia rule: Georgia requires continuing competency for biennial renewal and uses CE Broker to track evidence. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.
Can I use any online course?
No. Confirm accepted providers, course categories, mandatory topics and completion dates before purchasing a course.
Is CE always required for every renewal?
Not necessarily. Some jurisdictions use practice hours, competency pathways, exemptions or credential-specific requirements. Use the exact official rule.
Where do I verify CE information?
Use the official continuing education or competence source listed in the official-resource directory.
Source-reviewed official resources
Georgia Professional Licensee Search ↗
Official GOALS public licensee search for Georgia professional licenses.
Current primary official source · July 28, 2026Nursing renewal information ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Nursing continuing education ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026GOALS ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Georgia Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Georgia status recorded as Compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Georgia Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Georgia license.
National official source · July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Georgia source remains Georgia Secretary of State License Search in GOALS.
National official source · July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Georgia Secretary of State License Search in GOALS for Georgia; follow Georgia Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · July 28, 2026Official sources reviewed
Georgia Board of Nursing ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
GOALS ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Nursing renewal information ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Nursing continuing education ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026