Nurses · Colorado · Continuing education
Colorado Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- Colorado does not require CE hours for RN license renewal; renewal by September 30.
- Colorado does not require CE hours for LPN license renewal; renewal by August 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Colorado RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
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- Deadline
- Sep 30
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30
- Renew online
- apps2.colorado.gov ↗
Good to know. Colorado does not currently require CE hours to renew RN or practical nurse licenses (board FAQ). Board home page: RN licenses in the current cycle expire 9/30/26, renewal accepted through 11/30/26. Cycle length not stated on the pages read.
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
Colorado LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- —
- Deadline
- Aug 31
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- By August 31
- Renew online
- apps2.colorado.gov ↗
Good to know. Colorado does not currently require CE hours to renew RN or practical nurse licenses (board FAQ). Board home page: practical nurse licenses in the current cycle expire 8/31/26, renewal accepted through 10/31/26. Cycle length not stated on the pages read.
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Colorado?
Use the license lookup of the Colorado State Board of Nursing (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA) (dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do nurses need in Colorado?
RN: No set number of hours. LPN: No set number of hours.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Colorado?
RN: Licenses renew by September 30. LPN: Licenses renew by August 31.