Nurse Practitioners · Montana · Continuing education
Montana Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Montana does not require CE hours for APRN license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Montana APRN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Renewal fee
- $50
- Renew online
- ebiz.mt.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. No CE hours for renewal. An APRN may practice only in the role and population focus in which they hold current national certification (ARM 24.159.1406), so national certification must be kept up.
Good to know. Board repealed CE renewal rules (incl. APRN pharmacology hours) effective Nov 18, 2023. Renewal every 2 years by Dec 31 (odd or even year per licensee). Fee $50 per APRN certification type; prescriptive authority $75 + $60 MPDR fee.
Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · MAR Notice No. 24-159-93 (repeal of ARM 24.159.2101, 24.159.2102, 24.159.2104, 24.159.2106; amendment of ARM 24.159.1468, 24.159.1469); ARM 24.159.1406 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Montana
05 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Montana?
No set number of hours — No CE hours for renewal. An APRN may practice only in the role and population focus in which they hold current national certification (ARM 24.159.1406), so national certification must be kept up.
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Montana?
Use the license lookup of the Montana Board of Nursing (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How much does a nurse practitioner license renewal cost in Montana?
$50 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in Montana?
Licenses renew by December 31 (2 years cycle).