Check nursing compact status in seconds
See whether a state participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, what it means for a multistate license, and exactly where to verify your own license.
Independent, source-backed, and free. We link to your official board of nursing.
Compact state checker
Your primary state of residence
Where you plan to practice
Select your home state and the state you want to work in to get a direct answer.
How it works
- 1
Choose your home state
Your primary state of residence — the state your license is based in.
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Choose where you want to practice
The state where you’d be working, in person or by telehealth.
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Get your practical next step
A clear answer on compact privilege and exactly what to do next.
The compact states map
Tap any state to open its page. Colors show whether the compact is fully in effect, partially implemented, pending, or not adopted.
Status at a glance
Every jurisdiction falls into one of four groups.
Most-checked states
Jump straight to the states nurses ask about most.
California
Compact: No
Texas
Compact: Yes
Florida
Compact: Yes
Illinois
Compact: No
New York
Compact: No
Pennsylvania
Compact: Yes
Massachusetts
Compact: Not yet
Guam
Compact: Partially
What this site can and can’t tell you
We aim to be the clearest starting point — and honest about where to confirm the details.
What we can do
- Show whether a state participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, and its current status
- Explain, in plain English, how compact and multistate licenses generally work
- Link you straight to the official board of nursing and to Nursys
What we can’t do
- Verify your personal license or tell you it’s definitely multistate
- Make or replace a licensing decision — only your board can do that
- Give legal or licensing advice for your specific situation
Why we point you to Nursys
CompactStates explains the state rules. Nursys confirms your individual license. Nursys QuickConfirm is the official, free service where nurses can look up whether their own license is single-state or multistate. We’re an independent guide; Nursys and your board are where personal license status is verified.
Open Nursys QuickConfirmPlain-English guides
Answers to the questions nurses actually search for.
Common questions
Sources & last reviewed
- Nurse Licensure Compact — official site— NCSBN / NurseCompact (nursecompact.com)
States the NLC currently includes 43 jurisdictions and explains how the compact works.
- NLC member states map & status— NCSBN / NurseCompact (nursecompact.com)
Identifies full members, partial implementation (Guam), and enacted/awaiting implementation (Massachusetts, U.S. Virgin Islands).
- NLC frequently asked questions— NCSBN / NurseCompact (nursecompact.com)
Covers multistate licenses, primary state of residence, the 60-day rule, telehealth, and license type coverage.
- Nursys QuickConfirm license verification— NCSBN / Nursys (nursys.com)
Recommended destination to verify whether a license is single-state or multistate.
- NCSBN board of nursing contact directory— NCSBN (ncsbn.org)
Official directory of every U.S. board of nursing.
Facts on this page were last reviewed against official sources on 2026-06-17. Compact law changes — always verify with your state board of nursing.