Direct answer
Biennial on alternating credential years RN: January 31 in odd-numbered years. LPN: January 31 in even-numbered years. Complete 400 practice hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 CE, or 30 CE; also complete one approved suicide-prevention training.
Utah factual snapshot for this workflow
| Reviewed item | Jurisdiction-specific detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Nursing |
| Public verification | Utah Division license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial on alternating credential years |
| Renewal deadline | RN: January 31 in odd-numbered years. LPN: January 31 in even-numbered years. |
| Continuing competence | During the preceding two years, complete 400 practice hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 approved CE hours, or 30 approved CE hours. |
| Fees | The DOPL renewal guide lists $68 for RN and LPN renewal. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CRNA, Medication Aide |
| Phone | (801) 530-6628 |
| Physical location | P.O. Box 146741, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741 |
For Utah, 6 primary official source records and 10 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.
Where and when to renew
The reviewed route is Utah My License One. RN: January 31 in odd-numbered years. LPN: January 31 in even-numbered years.
- Identify the correct RN or LPN renewal year.
- Complete one competency option and the suicide-prevention training.
- Sign in to My License One.
- Submit renewal and the current fee.
- Verify the new expiration date in the public lookup.
Portal and account safety
- For Utah, open public status checks through Utah License Verification; use Utah My License One only for account or transaction work.
- The reviewed Utah renewal timing is Biennial on alternating credential years. RN: January 31 in odd-numbered years. LPN: January 31 in even-numbered years.
- Before payment, match the exact credential (RN, LPN, APRN, CRNA, Medication Aide) and compare the displayed charge with this source-reviewed summary: The DOPL renewal guide lists $68 for RN and LPN renewal.
- Use only reviewed authority domains (commerce.utah.gov, secure.utah.gov); avoid search advertisements and look-alike renewal or verification pages.
- If the Utah portal does not show the expected option, check credential type, current status and renewal window before creating a second account or paying again.
- For unresolved account or routing issues, contact Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Nursing at (801) 530-6628 and keep the confirmation number, date and staff response.
- After any transaction, return to Utah License Verification and verify the public record; a receipt by itself is not practice authority.
Renewal requirements and cautions
- Licenses expired more than two years require a new application.
- Reinstatement fees apply to late renewal within two years.
Check the official public record after processing. If the status has not updated, review account messages and contact the responsible unit before practicing.
CE or competence connection
During the preceding two years, complete 400 practice hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 approved CE hours, or 30 approved CE hours.
- Complete one approved online suicide-prevention training.
- Maintain evidence for the selected practice/CE option.
- APRN and controlled-substance renewals have separate requirements.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| License renewal | RN | $68 | Official source ↗ |
| License renewal | LPN | $68 | Official source ↗ |
| Reinstatement surcharge | RN/LPN | $20 | Official source ↗ |
| Reinstatement surcharge | RN/LPN | $50 | Official source ↗ |
Common renewal problems
Renewal option is missing
Compare the credential and status with the published Utah cycle: Biennial on alternating credential years. RN: January 31 in odd-numbered years. LPN: January 31 in even-numbered years. A credential outside the window, lapsed status or wrong account can require a different route.
Payment posted but status did not update
Save the receipt, review secure messages in Utah My License One, and recheck Utah License Verification. Do not practice solely from the payment confirmation.
CE or competence is not accepted
Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact Utah rule: During the preceding two years, complete 400 practice hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 approved CE hours, or 30 approved CE hours. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.
Fraud and privacy safety
- Begin every Utah transaction from a reviewed authority domain (commerce.utah.gov, secure.utah.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 Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Nursing.
- If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (801) 530-6628 or the secure Utah account.
- Use Utah License Verification 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 Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Nursing.
- Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current Utah instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
- For Utah, report a suspected licensing impersonation or phishing attempt to the authority and the relevant consumer-protection or law-enforcement channel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Utah nursing license renewal cycle?
Biennial on alternating credential years.
When is the renewal due?
RN: January 31 in odd-numbered years. LPN: January 31 in even-numbered years.
What is the published renewal fee?
The DOPL renewal guide lists $68 for RN and LPN renewal.
What CE or competence is required?
Complete 400 practice hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 CE, or 30 CE; also complete one approved suicide-prevention training.
Where should I renew?
Use Utah My License One and open it from the official authority website or a verified link on this guide.
How do I know renewal is complete?
Check the updated license status in the official public verification system after processing.
What if the renewal option is missing?
Compare the credential and status with the published Utah cycle: Biennial on alternating credential years. RN: January 31 in odd-numbered years. LPN: January 31 in even-numbered years. A credential outside the window, lapsed status or wrong account can require a different route.
Does NursingLicenseBoards.com accept renewal payments?
No. Pay only through the responsible authority or its named authorized vendor.
Source-reviewed official resources
Utah license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Utah RN/LPN Renewal ↗
Official competency and deadline rules
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Apply for RN/LPN License ↗
Official application route
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Utah nursing contact ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Utah DOPL Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Utah status recorded as NLC member 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 Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Utah license.
National official source · July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Utah source remains Utah Division license verification.
National official source · July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Utah Division license verification for Utah; follow Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · July 28, 2026Official sources reviewed
Utah DOPL Nursing ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Utah license verification ↗
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RN/LPN renewal requirements ↗
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DOPL renewal guide ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
RN/LPN application route ↗
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Utah nursing contact ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026