When does my Wisconsin EMT certification expire?

Wisconsin EMT licenses run three-year cycles ending June 30; the last round expired June 30, 2026 and DHS calls the new cycle 2026-2029.

Your own expiration date is on your certification card and in the state's online license lookup.

What renewal takes

State EMS officeWisconsin Department of Health Services, EMS Section
Cycleevery three years, June 30
Continuing educationNREMT current on July 1 of the triennium, a 40-hour refresher, 40 CE hours on the Wisconsin EMT curriculum, or the NREMT exam; plus CPR within 2 years
National RegistryOne way to renew
  1. Finish one education route during the triennium.
  2. Get a healthcare-level CPR card dated within two years.
  3. Apply in the Wisconsin E-Licensing portal and upload your documents.
  4. Sign a local credential agreement with your service before giving care.

If it lapses: Late renewal for licenses that expired June 30, 2026 is open until Dec 31, 2026; after that you must meet reinstatement rules (DHS 110.09(2)).

From DHS 2026-2029 renewal and late renewal, DHS renewal education requirements, DHS 110.04(74m) and 110.07, checked November 10, 2026. The state: "The 2026-2029 certification or licensure triennium is from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026."

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Wisconsin EMT renewal questions

When does my Wisconsin EMT certification expire?

Wisconsin EMT licenses run three-year cycles ending June 30; the last round expired June 30, 2026 and DHS calls the new cycle 2026-2029.

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Wisconsin EMT certification?

NREMT current on July 1 of the triennium, a 40-hour refresher, 40 CE hours on the Wisconsin EMT curriculum, or the NREMT exam; plus CPR within 2 years.

Do I need the National Registry to renew in Wisconsin?

No, but a current National Registry certification is one way to meet Wisconsin's renewal requirement.

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