Nevada Standard Nevada Teaching License Renewal Requirements
Everything you need to renew your Standard Nevada Teaching License in Nevada: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
90
PD hours required
5
years per cycle
$175
Renewal fee
Free
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- Clock hours from Nevada DOE-approved professional development providers
- University or college semester credit hours (1 semester credit = 15 clock hours)
- National Board Certification (satisfies entire renewal requirement)
- State-sponsored or district-sponsored professional development from approved entities
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 90 clock hours of continuing education required per 5-year renewal cycle
- Alternatively: 6 semester credits, or a combination of clock hours and semester credits
- Educators must upload proof of professional development to their OPAL account
- All renewals handled electronically through Nevada's OPAL (Online Portal for Administrator Licensing) system
- Paper applications are no longer accepted
- National Board Certification satisfies the professional development requirement for renewal
- Retirees or those with 15+ combined years in NV public/private/charter schools may be exempt from PD requirement
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 90 hours needed.
| Provider | Price / Hour | Est. Total Cost | States Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Professional Learning BoardBest price Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states. | $5.85/hr | $526.50 | 9 | Visit |
Professional Learning Board
Best priceOnline continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states.
Price / hour
$5.85
Est. total (90 hrs)
$526.50
States approved
9
How to Submit Your Hours
Once you've completed your 90 hours, submit your renewal application through the NevadaDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to Nevada Renewal Portal