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Nursing license verification

Whether you are checking your own license or looking one up, there are two trusted sources: Nursys QuickConfirm and the state board of nursing. Here is how, and what the result tells you.

How do I verify or look up a nursing license?

Look the license up on Nursys QuickConfirm, the national nurse license verification service, which covers RN and LPN/LVN licenses for participating boards. Search by name and license details to see the license status, type, and expiration — including whether it is single-state or multistate. For anything Nursys does not show, or a board that does not participate, verify directly with the state board of nursing. CompactStates.com is an independent guide and does not store or look up individual records.

Nursys QuickConfirmLast reviewed 2026-06-17

Why verification matters

Living in a compact state doesn’t guarantee your license is multistate — you might hold a single-state license for several reasons. Compact privilege only works with a multistate license, so checking removes the guesswork.

  • Confirms single-state vs multistate status.
  • Shows whether the license is active and unencumbered.
  • Lets employers and boards verify you too.

How to verify your license

Go to Nursys QuickConfirm and search by your name and license details. If something looks wrong, contact your state board of nursing — find it on any state page.

What to do if your license is single-state

If you’re in a compact state but your license is single-state, contact your board about converting it to multistate. Learn more in the multistate license guide.

Frequently asked questions

Use Nursys QuickConfirm (nursys.com), the national verification system, and search by name and license details. It returns the license status, type, and expiration for participating boards. If the board does not participate in Nursys, use that state board of nursing’s own online license lookup.