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No contact hours required to renew — Montana repealed its mandatory CE requirement effective Nov 18, 2023.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

Frequently asked questions

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 Montana repealed its mandatory CE requirement effective Nov 18, 2023.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.