Montana
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Montana (2026)
No contact hours required to renew, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Montana Board of Nursing.
Verified & sourcedSee citation below
Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial; licenses expire Dec 31 of the assigned renewal year
Contact hours
0
No contact hours required to renew — Montana repealed its mandatory CE requirement effective Nov 18, 2023. No CE contact hours are required for RN renewal.
Administering boardMontana Board of Nursing
Verified against boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Montana Board of Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Montana?
- Biennial; licenses expire Dec 31 of the assigned renewal year
- How many contact hours do I need in Montana?
- No contact hours required to renew. Montana repealed its mandatory CE requirement effective Nov 18, 2023. No CE contact hours are required for RN renewal.
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Montana?
- Through Montana Board of Nursing. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.