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How to verify a nursing license in New York

Verifying a nursing license in New York 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 New York?

Look the license up on Nursys QuickConfirm, the national verification system, and confirm details with the New York State Board of Nursing (Office of the Professions). New York is not a compact state, so a New York license is single-state — valid in New York 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 New York State Board of Nursing (Office of the Professions)

For anything Nursys does not show — or to confirm official requirements — go to the New York State Board of Nursing (Office of the Professions). The board is the authority on New York 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 New York State Board of Nursing (Office of the Professions).
  • Remember a New York license is valid in New York only.

Frequently asked questions

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

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