Does a Michigan nursing license work in other states?

No. Michigan is not a compact state, so a Michigan license authorizes practice in Michigan only. To work elsewhere you generally need that state's license or a multistate license from a compact home state.

Where is the official Michigan nursing license verification?

Nursys QuickConfirm (nursys.com) is the national system; the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA) is the official state authority. CompactStates.com is an independent guide and is not a verification service.

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How to verify a nursing license in Michigan

Verifying a nursing license in Michigan takes two trusted sources: Nursys and the state board. Here is how, and what the result tells you.

How do I verify a nursing license in Michigan?

Look the license up on Nursys QuickConfirm, the national verification system, and confirm details with the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA). Michigan is not a compact state, so a Michigan license is single-state — valid in Michigan only. Nursys will confirm its status and expiration.

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

What Nursys shows

Nursys QuickConfirm reports the license type (single-state or multistate), current status, and expiration for participating boards. It is the fastest way to confirm whether a license carries compact privilege.

Checking with the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA)

For anything Nursys does not show — or to confirm official requirements — go to the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA). The board is the authority on Michigan licensure; we do not make licensure determinations.

RN, LPN/LVN, and APRN

Verification works the same for RN and LPN/VN licenses. APRN authority is separate and verified per state — see APRN and the compact.

Next-step checklist

Look the license up on Nursys QuickConfirm (nursys.com).
Note whether it reads single-state or multistate.
Confirm anything unclear with the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA).
Remember a Michigan license is valid in Michigan only.

Frequently asked questions

Use Nursys QuickConfirm, which shows license status, type, and expiration for Michigan, or check directly with the Michigan Board of Nursing (LARA). We do not store or look up individual license records.