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Registered nurse license verification by state

Where to verify a registered nurse license in every state, with direct links to each state board's lookup. 48 states list a board specifically for this profession; the rest use a unified state license search, linked here as well. 9 national certification boards are listed below the state table.

State license lookups

National certification boards

Certification is verified with the certifying board, separately from the state license.

Common questions

How do I verify a registered nurse license?
Verify with the state board that issued the license, using the board's own lookup rather than a copy of the license. This directory links the registered nurse lookup for every state and DC below; 48 states list a board specifically for this profession and the rest route through a unified state license search.
Which certification boards cover registered nurses?
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association, Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation, International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board, Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board, and Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board. Certification is verified directly with the certifying board, separately from the state license.
Do I still need to check exclusion lists for a registered nurse?
Yes. Every provider is checked against Medicare Opt-out Affidavits, OFAC Sanctions List Search, Revoked Medicare Providers and Suppliers, System for Award Management, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, plus the state Medicaid exclusion list where one is published. A valid license does not mean a provider is clear of exclusions.

Other professions

Links go to each board's own public lookup and are checked regularly. Tell us if one has moved. See how CredNet Platform keeps expirables, enrollments, and appointments in one dashboard.