Is there a grace period for California nursing (lpn) license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

California Nursing (LPN) license renewal deadline

When licensed vocational nurse licenses come due in California, sourced from the official board.

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Every 2 years

Board wording: LVN licenses expire the last day of the month following the licensee's birth month, every two years (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §2892).

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Birth month

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Official source: California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians - Renewal Application Form

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California Nursing (LPN) license renewal deadline

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