Nurses · Georgia · Continuing education
Georgia Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by January 31, reported through CE Broker.
- LPN20 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Georgia RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jan 31
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31
- Accepted credit
- CE from providers on the Board's accepted list: national certifying bodies, ANA/state nurses associations (incl. GNA), AHEC, NLN, NCSBN, ANCC/AACN-approved journal CE, other state boards of nursing; employer-sponsored CE max 50% unless accredited. Contact hours or CEUs.
- Renewal fee
- $65
- New licensees
- First renewal exempt if the initial license period was six months or less.
- Audits & records
- Documentation goes into CE Broker; keep records at least 4 years after renewal; audits during renewal and investigations.
- Renew online
- goals.sos.ga.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Choose one option per biennium: 30 CE hours; maintaining/renewing national certification from a Board-recognized body; an accredited academic course (min. 2 credit hours) in nursing or a related field; employer-verified competency with 500+ practice hours at a licensed facility; or completing a Board-approved reentry program or nursing program.
Good to know. RN renewal is due by January 31 of the expiration year (last window Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026); late period Feb 1-28. The Board states no mandatory subject areas.
Source: sos.ga.gov · O.C.G.A. §43-26-9(b.1); Rule 410-13-.01 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Georgia LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By March 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- CE from providers on the Board's accepted list: national certifying bodies, ANA/state nurses associations (incl. GNA), AHEC, NLN, NCSBN, ANCC/AACN-approved journal CE, other state boards of nursing; employer-sponsored CE max 50% unless accredited. Contact hours or CEUs.
- Renewal fee
- $65
- New licensees
- First renewal exempt if the initial license period was six months or less.
- Audits & records
- Documentation goes into CE Broker; keep records at least 4 years after renewal; audits during renewal and investigations.
- Renew online
- goals.sos.ga.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Instead of 20 CE hours: completing an accredited program of study in registered professional nursing during the biennium.
Good to know. LPN renewal runs January 1 - March 31 of odd-numbered years; late period April 1-30. The Board states no mandatory subject areas.
Source: sos.ga.gov · O.C.G.A. §43-26-39(b.1); Rule 410-13-.02 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Georgia
05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse license in Georgia?
Use the license lookup of the Georgia Board of Nursing (sos.ga.gov/georgia-board-nursing); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
How many CE hours do nurses need in Georgia?
RN: 30 contact hours every 2 years. LPN: 20 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Georgia?
RN: CE from providers on the Board's accepted list: national certifying bodies, ANA/state nurses associations (incl. GNA), AHEC, NLN, NCSBN, ANCC/AACN-approved journal CE, other state boards of nursing; employer-sponsored CE max 50% unless accredited. Contact hours or CEUs. LPN: CE from providers on the Board's accepted list: national certifying bodies, ANA/state nurses associations (incl. GNA), AHEC, NLN, NCSBN, ANCC/AACN-approved journal CE, other state boards of nursing; employer-sponsored CE max 50% unless accredited. Contact hours or CEUs.
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in Georgia?
RN: $65 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $65 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Georgia?
RN: Licenses renew by January 31 (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew by March 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Georgia?
RN: Through CE Broker — the board checks completed hours there at renewal. LPN: Through CE Broker — the board checks completed hours there at renewal.